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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Francis has since steered clear of several lawsuits, and avoided jail time after a 2013 guilty verdict on five charges, including misdemeanor assault and false imprisonment, in Los Angeles.
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Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
Steering clear of blanket tariffs, mass deportations, or invasions of friendly states is a low bar but an important one.
—Leslie Vinjamuri, Foreign Affairs, 15 Nov. 2024
Outdoor enthusiasts, including hikers, bikers, and off-roaders who want to actively stay clear of wildfire and smoke can now use the onX app to identify those areas all year.
—Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
Do keep exits clear of decorations so nothing is blocking the escape route in the event of an emergency.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
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Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
Steering clear of blanket tariffs, mass deportations, or invasions of friendly states is a low bar but an important one.
—Leslie Vinjamuri, Foreign Affairs, 15 Nov. 2024
Outdoor enthusiasts, including hikers, bikers, and off-roaders who want to actively stay clear of wildfire and smoke can now use the onX app to identify those areas all year.
—Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
Do keep exits clear of decorations so nothing is blocking the escape route in the event of an emergency.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Clear of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clear%20of. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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