clean
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in a smooth and effortless manner, without problems
- He cleanly caught the ball without dropping it.
- The athlete cleared the bar cleanly on his first try.
- The dancer moved cleanly across the stage.
- She cleanly avoided the obstacle on the path.
- The sword cleanly cut through the rope.
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in a way that produces no dirt, harmful gases, or pollutants
- The new car engine runs cleanly and reduces emissions.
- Solar panels allow energy to be generated cleanly.
- The factory has improved so it now disposes of waste cleanly.
- Burning natural gas cleanly can help lower pollution.
- The machine operates cleanly, leaving no residue behind.
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in a fair and honest manner
- The team played cleanly and won without cheating.
- The referee ensured the match was cleanly conducted.
- The negotiations were handled cleanly with no tricks.
- The company operates cleanly and avoids corrupt practices.
- He cleanly admitted his mistake without excuses.
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equally or clearly divided
- The group split cleanly into two equal teams.
- Opinions divided cleanly between supporters and opponents.
- The prize money was divided cleanly among the winners.
- The vote was cleanly split, causing a tie.
- The land was divided cleanly between the two families.