For seven years, the groups of people labored, so much so that when the priest returned they found the area completely cleared.

Eventually the jungle opened out into a very wide, cleared area that stretched all the way to a distant blue range of volcanoes.

The old school buildings have since been demolished and the area cleared, although what will replace it remains unclear.

To the right, an area had been cleared, a kind of half circle before a huge deep fireplace.

Already the waiting area had cleared and the attendant behind the check-in counter was announcing the final call.

By 2300 hours all companies reported their areas completely cleared.

A small area cleared in the blade, and suddenly I was looking at my uncle's face.

The square erupted with screams as people ran for cover, and the area around them cleared almost instantly.

And as the area slowly cleared, Ysaye settled down with the series of weather maps.

"Clear the area," he said in a cold voice, "or I'll clear it for you."