steer clear

phrase

: to keep entirely away
often used with of
tries to steer clear of debt

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The event website has a helpful seven-option parking guide and areas to steer clear of. Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 15 Sep. 2026 Tourism officials are asking visitors to steer clear of one of Hawaii's most picturesque islands as residents and businesses work to recover from the latest tropical storm to thrash the state. Gene Johnson, Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2026 Tourism officials are asking visitors to steer clear of one of Hawaii’s most picturesque islands as residents and businesses work to recover from the latest tropical storm to thrash the state. Gene Johnson, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026 Plants that cause deer to steer clear include boxwood, marigolds, and ornamental onions. Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for steer clear

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“Steer clear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/steer%20clear. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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