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The price tag's last words before the shelf swallows it whole.
means A markdown clearing out unsold or discontinued stock, or official permission to proceed or access something.
from From 'clear' (Latin 'clarus,' bright, plain), via the 1800s sense of clearing space, customs, or debts — making the way open.
Two livesSame word means sale rack and security access.
Customs rootsShips needed clearance to leave port legally.
Retail psychologyFinal markdowns prioritize space over profit.