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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Overall, 55% of American Jews reported avoiding specific behaviors in 2025 due to fear of antisemitism, including steering clear of certain events and refraining from wearing or posting things online that would identify them as Jewish.
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Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026
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 Feb. 2026
With rosemary's repellent abilities, cabbage moths and worms stay clear of your garden so your veggies can grow healthy and strong.
—Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 16 Feb. 2026
Rutgers and Maryland are one win clear of last place in the conference, ahead of Oregon, Northwestern and Penn State which all have two wins.
—ABC News, 15 Feb. 2026
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Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026
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 Feb. 2026
With rosemary's repellent abilities, cabbage moths and worms stay clear of your garden so your veggies can grow healthy and strong.
—Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 16 Feb. 2026
Rutgers and Maryland are one win clear of last place in the conference, ahead of Oregon, Northwestern and Penn State which all have two wins.
—ABC News, 15 Feb. 2026
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“Clear of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clear%20of. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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