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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The Thunder entered the night with the league’s best defensive rating — 4.4 points per 100 possessions clear of the league’s second-best defense — and that was with just a splash of Holmgren.
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Eric Koreen, The Athletic, 8 Feb. 2025
Steer clear of heavy flounces and statement prints that draw attention to your fuller bust.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
Some companies have steered clear of the backlash against DEI.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2025
President Donald Trump called for unity in his speech at the National Prayer Breakfast on Thursday morning — largely steering clear of addressing controversies around his actions cracking down on immigration and paralyzing federal efforts to distribute international aid.
—Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 6 Feb. 2025
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Eric Koreen, The Athletic, 8 Feb. 2025
Steer clear of heavy flounces and statement prints that draw attention to your fuller bust.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
Some companies have steered clear of the backlash against DEI.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2025
President Donald Trump called for unity in his speech at the National Prayer Breakfast on Thursday morning — largely steering clear of addressing controversies around his actions cracking down on immigration and paralyzing federal efforts to distribute international aid.
—Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 6 Feb. 2025
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“Clear of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clear%20of. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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