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.
Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.
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Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2025
That’s not to say people should steer clear of organ meats.
—Valerie Trapp, The Atlantic, 17 Apr. 2025
On a boat ride, he is taken by the untouched water, clear of pollutants.
—Pervaiz Shallwani, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Apr. 2025
Since Nike’s bold move in 2017, the shoe brands themselves have mostly steered clear of making explicit claims about how good their shoes are.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 15 Apr. 2025
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Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2025
That’s not to say people should steer clear of organ meats.
—Valerie Trapp, The Atlantic, 17 Apr. 2025
On a boat ride, he is taken by the untouched water, clear of pollutants.
—Pervaiz Shallwani, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Apr. 2025
Since Nike’s bold move in 2017, the shoe brands themselves have mostly steered clear of making explicit claims about how good their shoes are.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 15 Apr. 2025
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 1 May. 2025.
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