1) I had a clear-out and got rid of a lot of old toys.

2) If you are really living in a mess, have a grand clear-out and put the whole place straight.

3) A staff clear-out is being planned at party headquarters .

4) I decided to have a clear-out and throw out all my old clothes.

5) Yesterday's clear-out removed the last of the hardliners from the politburo.

6) We gave the house a good clearout today.

7) Should Clinton win, that official announcement would herald the biggest clearout of personnel the White House has seen.

8) The list appears to show the ruling party is set for a major clearout of its elderly leadership.