case where code never gets to clear()
<pre><code>try {
    if (check) {
        while (true) ;
    } else {
        System.exit(1);
    }
} finally {
    clear();
}
</code></pre>

<p>Q: Is there a case where <code>clear()</code> never gets executed? 
I personally feel that there are no cases where clear() will not be executed.</p>
