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.
Examples of clear of in a Sentence
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If finding indoor shelter is not an option: • Steer clear of open fields, hilltops, or ridge tops.
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Star-Telegram Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2024
Dolphin Mall was deemed clear of a security threat that briefly prompted a manhunt, evacuations and panic inside one of Miami-Dade County’s largest shopping centers following reports of an active shooter Sunday afternoon.
—Rebecca San Juan, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2024
Dakota Fanning was steering clear of the roads until just a few years ago.
—Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 5 Apr. 2024
A number of presidents tried to steer clear of the appearance of profiting off their position by voluntarily putting their assets and investments in blind trusts.
—Sharon Lafraniere, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2024
By preventing security breaches, maintaining compliance, fostering collaboration and ensuring top-notch patient care, healthcare institutions can steer clear of the repercussions linked to data retrieval costs, regulatory fines, physician burnout and reputational damage.
—Chris Schueler, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
For example, choose milder cheeses like Monterey jack, Swiss and Colby, and steer clear of sharper varieties like cheddar.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 26 Mar. 2024
The derm adds that those with seborrheic dermatitis should also steer clear of tape-ins.
—Tayler Adigun, Allure, 25 Mar. 2024
Special Considerations Certain people may need to practice caution or steer clear of fasting diets, depending on their age and health.
—Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health, 24 Mar. 2024
Star-Telegram Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2024
Dolphin Mall was deemed clear of a security threat that briefly prompted a manhunt, evacuations and panic inside one of Miami-Dade County’s largest shopping centers following reports of an active shooter Sunday afternoon.
—Rebecca San Juan, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2024
Dakota Fanning was steering clear of the roads until just a few years ago.
—Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 5 Apr. 2024
A number of presidents tried to steer clear of the appearance of profiting off their position by voluntarily putting their assets and investments in blind trusts.
—Sharon Lafraniere, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2024
By preventing security breaches, maintaining compliance, fostering collaboration and ensuring top-notch patient care, healthcare institutions can steer clear of the repercussions linked to data retrieval costs, regulatory fines, physician burnout and reputational damage.
—Chris Schueler, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
For example, choose milder cheeses like Monterey jack, Swiss and Colby, and steer clear of sharper varieties like cheddar.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 26 Mar. 2024
The derm adds that those with seborrheic dermatitis should also steer clear of tape-ins.
—Tayler Adigun, Allure, 25 Mar. 2024
Special Considerations Certain people may need to practice caution or steer clear of fasting diets, depending on their age and health.
—Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health, 24 Mar. 2024
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“Clear of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clear%20of. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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