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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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
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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
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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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