clear of
idiom
: away from (something dangerous, harmful, etc.)
Keep/Stay clear of trouble!
We'll pick up speed once we get clear of the heavy traffic.
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Both parties also agreed that, to avoid future date conflicts, the L.A. Marathon will take place on the third Sunday in March (on which it has often but not always been held in recent years), and the Oscars will steer clear of that date.
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Paul Grein, Billboard, 4 May 2025
Chilean officials later cancelled the evacuation order, but asked people to stay clear of beaches and boardwalks as a precaution.
—Elda Cantú, New York Times, 3 May 2025
Investors and companies have become fatigued with following through on their DEI commitments, and pressure has increased on companies to steer clear of social issues.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 2 May 2025
Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2025
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Paul Grein, Billboard, 4 May 2025
Chilean officials later cancelled the evacuation order, but asked people to stay clear of beaches and boardwalks as a precaution.
—Elda Cantú, New York Times, 3 May 2025
Investors and companies have become fatigued with following through on their DEI commitments, and pressure has increased on companies to steer clear of social issues.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 2 May 2025
Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2025
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“Clear of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clear%20of. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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