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Solve the following problem using Python, implementing the functions described below, one line at a time
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Description:
 def clear(self):
 """ Removes all text decoration from the editor. """

        self._decorations[:] = []
        try:
            self.editor.setExtraSelections(self._decorations)
        except RuntimeError:
            pass