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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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 22 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, 21 Nov. 2025
Much of that is due to crypto’s October flash crash, caution from the Federal Reserve, and the tendency of investors to steer clear of risky assets.
—Carlos Garcia, Fortune, 20 Nov. 2025
Oklahoma moved up to eighth in the College Football Playoff rankings Tuesday night, and Notre Dame remained ninth, putting the Fighting Irish in decent shape to control their path to the postseason, but not quite in the clear of being caught from behind.
—Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 19 Nov. 2025
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 22 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, 21 Nov. 2025
Much of that is due to crypto’s October flash crash, caution from the Federal Reserve, and the tendency of investors to steer clear of risky assets.
—Carlos Garcia, Fortune, 20 Nov. 2025
Oklahoma moved up to eighth in the College Football Playoff rankings Tuesday night, and Notre Dame remained ninth, putting the Fighting Irish in decent shape to control their path to the postseason, but not quite in the clear of being caught from behind.
—Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 19 Nov. 2025
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“Clear of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clear%20of. Accessed 28 Nov. 2025.
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