A clarifying example.    From Wordnet, Princeton University. 

Verb (used with object) : The short nap clarified his thoughts.    From Dictionary.com. 

Verb (used without object) : The political situation clarified.    From Dictionary.com. 

They are very helpful in clarifying how to apply ambiguous texts.    From Wordnik.com.  [Balkinization] Reference

An MBA-having FrontBurnervian does some clarifying from a couple of days ago.    From Wordnik.com.  [Dallas Blog, Daily News, Dallas Politics, Opinion, and Commentary FrontBurner Blog D Magazine » Blog Archive » RE: SMU’S COX] Reference

And Lizz was more interested in clarifying our arguments for a professional and academic audience.    From Wordnik.com.  [Towards a New Urbanism] Reference

Allow me to assist you in clarifying your argument for hunting, which at present is full of holes.    From Wordnik.com.  [Beatrix Potter and Freedom] Reference

I know I over-use semicolons, but they are really, really helpful in clarifying complicated sentences.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Volokh Conspiracy » It’s Not the Crime, It’s the Cover-Up — Sestak Edition] Reference

I was about 100 yards from Cambodia, O'Neill said in clarifying the June 16, 1971, conversation with Nixon.    From Wordnik.com.  [August 2004] Reference

I know you do have laws to protect and the msm are even doing a nice job of clarifying, which is wonderful.    From Wordnik.com.  [WHAT REALLY HAPPENED] Reference

I refrained from making the utterly obvious joke which would have used a different “B” word clarifying the gender of said bulldog.    From Wordnik.com.  [Some Principal Components Illustrations « Climate Audit] Reference

Why would the US insist on such "clarifying" language?.    From Wordnik.com.  [Reading Between the Lines] Reference

I suspect he'll be "clarifying" his remarks later today.    From Wordnik.com.  [Hillary-Backing Congressman: "I Will Be Stunned" If Obama Isn't The Next President] Reference

Now the Hill reports that Hoyer is "clarifying" his remarks.    From Wordnik.com.  [A House Divided] Reference

As far as the "clarifying" effect goes, the notice fails in spades.    From Wordnik.com.  [USPTO Issues "Clarification" on Continuation Rules for Transitional Applications] Reference

But now, according to Salon, he's put up a new post "clarifying" his views.    From Wordnik.com.  [Sumbul Ali-Karamali: Keith Ellison and the Tea Party's View of Sharia] Reference

The BCA did not ask Simon Singh politely to issue a note "clarifying" his meaning.    From Wordnik.com.  [Why BCA v Singh Matters To Me] Reference

No other nation has sought to narrow the Geneva Conventions 'scope by "clarifying" them.    From Wordnik.com.  [Questions For The Interrogators] Reference

But he thanked the analysts on the call for "clarifying" the description of the accounts.    From Wordnik.com.  [Six More Life Insurers Subpoenaed by Cuomo in Probe] Reference

Point to his duplicitous behavior with saying one thing, then "clarifying" it to placate the base.    From Wordnik.com.  [New Romney Ad Says...Er...] Reference

We had continued to say that if we can get some kind of clarifying language, that would be welcome.    From Wordnik.com.  [Press Briefing By Mike Mccurry A] Reference

Now I'm disappointed and more than a little confused by EPA's "clarifying" statement issued this evening.    From Wordnik.com.  [Brad Friedman and Desi Doyen: Green News Report - June 11, 2009 (Audio)] Reference

McCain said nothing about it being a State issue - how is it "clarifying" when you completely change what he said?.    From Wordnik.com.  [McCain Camp: No, He Doesn't Really Oppose Gay Adoption] Reference

Rudy's campaign has now issued a statement "clarifying" his remarks and saying she won't attend most cabinet meetings, "if any.".    From Wordnik.com.  [Rudy "Clarifies" Assertion That Wife Judith Nathan Would Be Welcome At Cabinet Meetings] Reference

For complaining that Jean doesn't want to understand Broyles' point, I think you did an equally poor job of "clarifying" his argument.    From Wordnik.com.  ["Does same-sex marriage threaten your freedoms of speech and religion?"] Reference

If the other commenters are right, and this story is not really even bubbling up, then Obama should not issue a "clarifying" statement.    From Wordnik.com.  [Romney Smacks Obama In New Foreign Policy Dust-Up] Reference

The President "clarifying" the words of his press secretary.    From Wordnik.com.  [Ace of Spades HQ] Reference

The SEC is "clarifying" the mark to market rules, to allow some leeway.    From Wordnik.com.  [America's North Shore Journal] Reference

They posted a follow up article on Tuesday, "clarifying" the original report.    From Wordnik.com.  [Day in Rock Report] Reference

Vatican spokesman Federico Lombardi told AFP the statement was aimed at "clarifying".    From Wordnik.com.  [Raw Story] Reference

These "clarifying" Democrats actually come in two basic categories - empty and loony.    From Wordnik.com.  [Latest Articles] Reference

My guess is now that this has leaked out there will be 'clarifying' statements tomorrow.    From Wordnik.com.  [Ace of Spades HQ] Reference

This is the official statement from the Conservative party "clarifying" Lansley's comments.    From Wordnik.com.  [Blogposts | guardian.co.uk] Reference

• After swimming use a good 'clarifying' shampoo, the main ingredient to look for is EDTA.    From Wordnik.com.  [News] Reference

Mr. President-elect has to keep "clarifying" the positions his subordinates keep releasing on his behalf.    From Wordnik.com.  [Myrhaf] Reference

Mr. President-elect has to keep 'clarifying' the positions his subordinates keep releasing on his behalf.    From Wordnik.com.  [protein wisdom] Reference

Methinks that cracks are appearing in some of the curmudgeon's re-elections … which is why the "clarifying" op-ed appeared on Monday.    From Wordnik.com.  [4&20 blackbirds] Reference