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, 28 Sep. 2025
Martinez agreed that publicity moments on the carpet remain crucial but noted that some stars avoid them to steer clear of political questions.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 27 Sep. 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, 26 Sep. 2025
The victim, 19-year-old Citlaly Morales Martinez was thrown clear of the crash and killed while the driver allegedly ran away and called a friend for a ride out of there.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2025
Martinez agreed that publicity moments on the carpet remain crucial but noted that some stars avoid them to steer clear of political questions.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 27 Sep. 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, 26 Sep. 2025
The victim, 19-year-old Citlaly Morales Martinez was thrown clear of the crash and killed while the driver allegedly ran away and called a friend for a ride out of there.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
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“Clear of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clear%20of. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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