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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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Along those lines, make sure exits are clear of clutter, and windows are in good working order.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Jan. 2026
Steer clear of tall, isolated trees and other prominent objects.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 4 Jan. 2026
High tides could cause another round of coastal flooding on Sunday, but by Monday the region should be clear of floods, said Dial Hoang, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Monterey.
—Deborah Netburn, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2026
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Along those lines, make sure exits are clear of clutter, and windows are in good working order.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Jan. 2026
Steer clear of tall, isolated trees and other prominent objects.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 4 Jan. 2026
High tides could cause another round of coastal flooding on Sunday, but by Monday the region should be clear of floods, said Dial Hoang, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Monterey.
—Deborah Netburn, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2026
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“Clear of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clear%20of. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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