steer clear
phrase
: to keep entirely away
—often used with of
tries to steer clear of debt
Examples of steer clear in a Sentence
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One simple thing California drivers can do to save money is buy unbranded gasoline and steer clear of Big Oil.
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Jerry McNerney,
Mercury News,
2 July 2026
Later healthcare measures, including the Affordable Care Act, have focused on increasing the number of people who have health insurance and largely steered clear of efforts to reduce barriers for the tens of millions enrolled in these plans.
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Miranda Yaver,
The Conversation,
2 July 2026
Perhaps the Clippers steer clear from potential NBA penalties after their investigation finally determines whether the Clippers actually paid Leonard $28 million through an endorsement deal with a bankrupt sustainability company (Aspiration).
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Mark Medina,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Professionally, being helpful is of great value, but steer clear of the need for perfectionism.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
And once Friend left the stage, Maher largely steered clear of hitting the president.
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ABC News,
28 June 2026
This perennial gets better year after year, and deer generally steer clear of its fragrance and texture.
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Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
26 June 2026
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Jerry McNerney,
Mercury News,
2 July 2026
Later healthcare measures, including the Affordable Care Act, have focused on increasing the number of people who have health insurance and largely steered clear of efforts to reduce barriers for the tens of millions enrolled in these plans.
—
Miranda Yaver,
The Conversation,
2 July 2026
Perhaps the Clippers steer clear from potential NBA penalties after their investigation finally determines whether the Clippers actually paid Leonard $28 million through an endorsement deal with a bankrupt sustainability company (Aspiration).
—
Mark Medina,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Professionally, being helpful is of great value, but steer clear of the need for perfectionism.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
And once Friend left the stage, Maher largely steered clear of hitting the president.
—
ABC News,
28 June 2026
This perennial gets better year after year, and deer generally steer clear of its fragrance and texture.
—
Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
26 June 2026
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“Steer clear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/steer%20clear. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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