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to put something out of the way; to move (something, someone) aside
to remove; to exclude; to take away
to set aside; to keep apart
to remove (someone) from the group; to shun
to do well despite difficulties; to accomplish despite adversity
to do resolutely; to do boldly
道にあった石を足で除けて通った。
I kicked the stone out of the way and walked through.
子どもを除けて大人だけで話し合った。
We set the children aside and discussed among adults only.
彼女は根性のある選手だ。
She is a player with guts.