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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But the injury concerns are very real, and understandably have fans begging for the Chicago front office to steer clear of a potential Mavericks fire sale.
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Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Nov. 2025
Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 Nov. 2025
The Breakers does a good job of steering clear of single-use plastics, but there were a few too many plastic items in the poolside dining service.
—David Shaftel, Travel + Leisure, 15 Nov. 2025
Sarah steers clear of the spotlight Like her older sister Dierdre, Sarah prefers to live a life away from Hollywood.
—Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025
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Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Nov. 2025
Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 Nov. 2025
The Breakers does a good job of steering clear of single-use plastics, but there were a few too many plastic items in the poolside dining service.
—David Shaftel, Travel + Leisure, 15 Nov. 2025
Sarah steers clear of the spotlight Like her older sister Dierdre, Sarah prefers to live a life away from Hollywood.
—Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025
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“Clear of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clear%20of. Accessed 21 Nov. 2025.
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