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Definition of clear of

: 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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“Clear of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clear%20of. Accessed 12 Aug. 2022.

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