Yesterday's action cleared the way for presidential action on the bill, which has broad Pentagon support.

His prompt action cleared a difficult position at a most difficult time and saved many lives.

And beyond that, today's action could eventually clear the way for the networks to merge with or acquire some of the big movie studios.

The Court's action today clears the way for the first prosecution under the statute.

The action clears the way for a conference committee to work out a compromise with the House, which overwhelmingly approved similar legislation earlier this month.

An action clears your mind amazingly, for the moment; but afterwards the black dog comes down.

The spreading action had cleared the way for a hidden marksman.

The action cleared the way for enforcement of the rules as scheduled in 2004.

The action clears the way for a vote by the full Senate.

His action cleared the way for a trial on the company's attempt to convert the agents to independent contractors.