How to Use steer clear in a Sentence

steer clear

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• The desk and nightstand are both good spots; just steer clear of the bed.
  — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 5 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
• Professionally, being helpful is of great value, but steer clear of the need for perfectionism.
  — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
• One simple thing California drivers can do to save money is buy unbranded gasoline and steer clear of Big Oil.
  — Jerry McNerney, Mercury News, 2 July 2026
• Patel steers clear of tight synthetic fabrics, especially underwear, which can set you up for rashes, ingrown hairs, and yeast infections.
  — Angela Haupt, Time, 7 July 2026
• Beere, however, has steered clear of political infighting, instead emphasizing in public statements and interviews his love for Oakland across three decades of living here.
  — Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 9 July 2026
• Watching for artist-specific fan verification, using official face-value exchanges when available and steering clear of inflated resale listings remain the best defenses against a system still tilted toward bots.
  — Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2026
• The nonpartisan group originally tasked with celebrating America’s 250th birthday tried to steer clear of politics at its flagship event here Saturday.
  — Hannah Knowles, Washington Post, 5 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