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Brushed away (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

swept

(Other definitions for swept that I've seen before include "Cleaned by brushing" , "Searched; cleaned" , "Used a broom" , "what daily did" , "Brushed up (dust)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph and the New York Times.
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