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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However, by doing this, your luggage stays clear of any fabric surfaces (including carpets, bedding, decor, and drapes) that may harbor tiny fugitive bed bugs hopping in your suitcase to hitch a ride to their next destination.
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Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2024
Chaudhary highlighted this might be a conversation women are keen to steer clear of.
—Alena Botros, Fortune, 22 June 2024
Sample these mouthwatering favorites — part of our 100 Reasons to Love America package — then maybe steer clear of the rides.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 19 June 2024
The precautionary order will be lifted when sample tests show that the water is clear of possible contamination.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 15 June 2024
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Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2024
Chaudhary highlighted this might be a conversation women are keen to steer clear of.
—Alena Botros, Fortune, 22 June 2024
Sample these mouthwatering favorites — part of our 100 Reasons to Love America package — then maybe steer clear of the rides.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 19 June 2024
The precautionary order will be lifted when sample tests show that the water is clear of possible contamination.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 15 June 2024
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“Clear of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clear%20of. Accessed 30 Jun. 2024.
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