diff --git a/test/functional/plugin/lsp_spec.lua b/test/functional/plugin/lsp_spec.lua
index d9c8c396e9..ef88230105 100644
--- a/test/functional/plugin/lsp_spec.lua
+++ b/test/functional/plugin/lsp_spec.lua
@@ -1246,8 +1246,6 @@ describe('LSP', function()
     end)
 
     it('request should not be pending for sync responses (in-process LS)', function()
-      clear()
-
       --- @type boolean
       local pending_request = exec_lua(function()
         local function server(dispatchers)