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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Generally, coyotes are not an issue for homeowners and prefer to steer clear of us.
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2024
Along with that, the board’s expectations index of future conditions jumped nearly 8%, to a reading of 89.1 that is well clear of the sub-80 level that indicates a recession.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2024
How to Choose the Best Infant Toys Safety: Steer clear of toys that are too big for infants or have small pieces that can become choking hazards.
—Laura Lu, Ms, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024
Red Bull is only four points clear of Ferrari, who could still have a say in the constructors’ title after its one-two finish in Austin.
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—Dan Cancian, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2024
Along with that, the board’s expectations index of future conditions jumped nearly 8%, to a reading of 89.1 that is well clear of the sub-80 level that indicates a recession.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2024
How to Choose the Best Infant Toys Safety: Steer clear of toys that are too big for infants or have small pieces that can become choking hazards.
—Laura Lu, Ms, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024
Red Bull is only four points clear of Ferrari, who could still have a say in the constructors’ title after its one-two finish in Austin.
Follow me on Twitter or LinkedIn.
—Dan Cancian, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Clear of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clear%20of. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.
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