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. Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2025 By contrast, Speaker of the Indiana House of Representatives Todd Huston emphasized the state’s strong fiscal record, but steered clear of endorsing the idea of absorbing Illinois counties. Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025 Piastri sat 36 points clear of Norris after the Dutch GP at the end of August, where Norris retired from second place due to a late engine issue. Luke Smith, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025 The upshot is that technical solutions or legal interventions will not ultimately be the thing that helps our kids make full use of the numerous benefits of AI while also steering clear of its worst traits. Kevin Frazier, Twin Cities, 15 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for clear of

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“Clear of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clear%20of. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.

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