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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Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 Nov. 2025
One hopes that one’s children and loved ones can stay clear of that.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 8 Nov. 2025
As was the case a year ago, Fox heavied up on the Dallas Cowboys in the early half of the season, while steering clear of Jerry Jones’ mercurial bunch in the latter portion.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Those optics gave Democrats, particularly the moderate gubernatorial candidates in New Jersey and Virginia, room to run on the economy while largely steering clear of Trump-bashing.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 Nov. 2025
One hopes that one’s children and loved ones can stay clear of that.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 8 Nov. 2025
As was the case a year ago, Fox heavied up on the Dallas Cowboys in the early half of the season, while steering clear of Jerry Jones’ mercurial bunch in the latter portion.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Those optics gave Democrats, particularly the moderate gubernatorial candidates in New Jersey and Virginia, room to run on the economy while largely steering clear of Trump-bashing.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
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“Clear of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clear%20of. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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