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 couple served Carter cookies and coffee and steered clear of discussing Carter’s performance in office during their visit, according to newspaper archives and Phillips' obituary.
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Michael Graff, Axios, 29 Dec. 2024
Any smart administrator would steer clear of such rabid racists.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
Advertisement That led many virologists to steer clear of the work to avoid its stigma and regulatory red tape.
—Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
Those not affiliated with the Christian side of Christmas might be especially fond of this record, as the great jazz legend steers clear of religious songs completely.
—Stephanie Kaloi and James Mercadante, EW.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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Michael Graff, Axios, 29 Dec. 2024
Any smart administrator would steer clear of such rabid racists.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
Advertisement That led many virologists to steer clear of the work to avoid its stigma and regulatory red tape.
—Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
Those not affiliated with the Christian side of Christmas might be especially fond of this record, as the great jazz legend steers clear of religious songs completely.
—Stephanie Kaloi and James Mercadante, EW.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Clear of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clear%20of. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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