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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These include avoiding smoking and excessive radiation exposure, plus steering clear of any environmental hazards.
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Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 20 Sep. 2024
Companies such as Adobe and Avid emphasized continued innovation and a desire to empower creatives, while steering clear of anything that might suggest potential job loss.
—Carolyn Giardina, Variety, 20 Sep. 2024
Both Biden and Harris have steered clear of politics when addressing the assassination attempt, calling for an end to political violence.
—Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 17 Sep. 2024
Barely two minutes after the interval, the Euro 2024 champion with Spain smashed a volley past Paulo Gazzaniga from the tightest of angles to make it 3-0, in an eventual 4-1 romp that left Hansi Flick's men four points clear of bitter rivals Real Madrid at the top of the table.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 16 Sep. 2024
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Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 20 Sep. 2024
Companies such as Adobe and Avid emphasized continued innovation and a desire to empower creatives, while steering clear of anything that might suggest potential job loss.
—Carolyn Giardina, Variety, 20 Sep. 2024
Both Biden and Harris have steered clear of politics when addressing the assassination attempt, calling for an end to political violence.
—Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 17 Sep. 2024
Barely two minutes after the interval, the Euro 2024 champion with Spain smashed a volley past Paulo Gazzaniga from the tightest of angles to make it 3-0, in an eventual 4-1 romp that left Hansi Flick's men four points clear of bitter rivals Real Madrid at the top of the table.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 16 Sep. 2024
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“Clear of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clear%20of. Accessed 29 Sep. 2024.
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