How to Use clear of in a Sentence

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• For decades, the NFL steered clear of putting a franchise there.
  — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 16 Nov. 2023
• The best thing to do is steer clear of water that, well, looks weird.
  — Julia Ries, Outside Online, 9 Aug. 2024
• He is tied with Ernie Els for sixth, three shots clear of Langer.
  — Jim Owczarski, Journal Sentinel, 30 June 2023
• Make sure your lens is clear of water droplets, which can kill a shot.
  — Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 9 Feb. 2023
• Even most male bears at the park steer clear of her maternal wrath.
  — Lizzy Rosenberg, Peoplemag, 11 Oct. 2023
• More than 6 miles of drainage are planned to keep runways clear of water.
  — TIME, 10 Oct. 2023
• The saw also has a blower at the end to keep cuts visible and clear of dust.
  — Nor'adila Hepburn, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2023
• Scholars and museums steered clear of Friedrich in the post-war years.
  — Catherine Hickey, CNN, 29 Jan. 2024
• Their sleep area should be clear of any soft objects and loose bedding.
  — Katrina Cossey, Parents, 16 Dec. 2023
• The four were eventually found in an area clear of trees.
  — Stefano Pozzebon, CNN, 11 June 2023
• Now here’s hoping that Spike steers clear of dryer vents from here on out.
  — Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2023
• Wolves have reached 40 points, considered the benchmark for survival and 10 clear of the drop zone.
  — James Robson, ajc, 6 May 2023
• United moved two points clear of fourth-place Tottenham and has a game in hand.
  — Steve Douglas, ajc, 12 Mar. 2023
• The foliage is grassy and somewhat garlicky when crushed, so deer and rodents tend to steer clear of it.
  — Arricca Elin Sansone, Country Living, 7 Sep. 2023
• The air traffic controller in the tower then told the waiting Southwest flight to taxi clear of the runway.
  — Robert Higgs, cleveland, 15 Aug. 2023
• On the flip side of the coin stand those clients determined to steer clear of any and all financial pitfalls.
  — Todd Longwell, Variety, 8 Nov. 2023
• Whipping cream: Steer clear of half-and-half, milk, or other lower-fat swaps.
  — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 23 June 2023
• Dakota Fanning was steering clear of the roads until just a few years ago.
  — Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 5 Apr. 2024
• The general rule of thumb is to stay clear of sulfates, parabens, and silicones.
  — Sabrina Talbert, Women's Health, 1 Aug. 2023
• Those looking to save money and avoid crowds should steer clear of Golden Week, which runs from the end of April to the beginning of May.
  — Danielle Demetriou, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2023
• Elephants in particular take this as a sign to steer clear of the ant-ridden tree.
  — Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 25 Jan. 2024
• Will Tepper steer clear of decision-making, or is this new duo set for more of the same behind the scenes?
  — Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 26 Jan. 2024
• Like your whole system has been blasted clear of, well, anything.
  — Meg Walters, Glamour, 14 Aug. 2023
• Enamel can still scratch, so steer clear of abrasive cleaning tools like steel wool.
  — Taryn Mohrman, Good Housekeeping, 23 Mar. 2023
• Colorado and Oregon are tied for third place, two games clear of their closest competitors for the No. 3 and 4 seeds.
  — Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2024
• Brooks Koepka was finished and leading at 12 under, three shots clear of Jon Rahm, who had nine holes still to play.
  — Dave Skretta, ajc, 7 Apr. 2023
• Wild sea otters are usually scared of humans and try to steer clear of people.
  — Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 July 2023
• Steering clear of these foods may help control symptoms.
  — Ashley Baumohl, Health, 20 Apr. 2023
• During her two years in that role, McMahon stayed out of the headlines, steering clear of the churn of controversies that were a feature of Trump's first term in office.
  — Jonaki Mehta, NPR, 19 Nov. 2024
• Meanwhile, while Cuban is very vocal in his politics and criticizing Donald Trump, John prefers to stay clear of that conversation.
  — Andrés Buenahora, Variety, 24 Oct. 2024

Last Updated: 20 Dec 2024