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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Again, that is the highest total in the league — Newcastle and Liverpool (81.5 per cent) are well clear of the next best, Crystal Palace (73.3 per cent).
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Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control
Do not follow large vehicles closely - Large vehicles like trucks or buses can create a spray of water that can reduce your visibility.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2025
In other words, steer clear of paints that lack dimension or earthiness.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2025
The menu leans toward fresh, light, and well-balanced flavors, steering clear of the heavy, carb-laden breakfasts found on some business-class flights.
—Scott Campbell, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2025
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Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control
Do not follow large vehicles closely - Large vehicles like trucks or buses can create a spray of water that can reduce your visibility.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2025
In other words, steer clear of paints that lack dimension or earthiness.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2025
The menu leans toward fresh, light, and well-balanced flavors, steering clear of the heavy, carb-laden breakfasts found on some business-class flights.
—Scott Campbell, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2025
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“Clear of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clear%20of. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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