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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If finding indoor shelter is not an option: • Steer clear of open fields, hilltops, or ridge tops.
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Star-Telegram Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 June 2024
Steering clear of controversy may be a sensible election strategy.
—Madeleine Kearns, National Review, 2 June 2024
Haar and other experts also recommend steering clear of diet soda due to the potential dangers of artificial sweeteners.
—Perri Ormont Blumberg, TIME, 20 May 2024
Steer clear of sandals made of leather or suede, as these materials don’t react well with sweat and moisture and can start to smell.
—Kelsey Glennon, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2024
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Star-Telegram Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 June 2024
Steering clear of controversy may be a sensible election strategy.
—Madeleine Kearns, National Review, 2 June 2024
Haar and other experts also recommend steering clear of diet soda due to the potential dangers of artificial sweeteners.
—Perri Ormont Blumberg, TIME, 20 May 2024
Steer clear of sandals made of leather or suede, as these materials don’t react well with sweat and moisture and can start to smell.
—Kelsey Glennon, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2024
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“Clear of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clear%20of. Accessed 14 Jun. 2024.
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