clear of

phrase

: 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. Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026 Steer clear of tall, isolated trees and other prominent objects. Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 14 July 2026 Alexis would drive in a separate car ahead of him to make sure that the roads were clear of agents. Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 13 July 2026 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, 8 July 2026 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 17 Jul. 2026.

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