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 independent decisions the groups have made so far to stay clear of the conflict are a sign of the overall weakening of Iran’s network.
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Adam Geller, Fortune, 2 Mar. 2026
But independent decisions the groups have made so far to stay clear of the conflict are a sign of the overall weakening of Iran's network.
—ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
The win moves Minnesota a game clear of Denver in the West standings, critical given the Nuggets hold the season-long tiebreaker.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 1 Mar. 2026
Individual actors might lend their name to a Popular Front group or appear at a political fundraiser, but SAG qua SAG steered clear of controversy.
—Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 28 Feb. 2026
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Adam Geller, Fortune, 2 Mar. 2026
But independent decisions the groups have made so far to stay clear of the conflict are a sign of the overall weakening of Iran's network.
—ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
The win moves Minnesota a game clear of Denver in the West standings, critical given the Nuggets hold the season-long tiebreaker.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 1 Mar. 2026
Individual actors might lend their name to a Popular Front group or appear at a political fundraiser, but SAG qua SAG steered clear of controversy.
—Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 28 Feb. 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 3 Mar. 2026.
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