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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Trump has steered clear of talking about the kinds of measures included in the bipartisan bills.
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Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 10 Feb. 2026
Steer clear of gestures that optically undermine your warmth and presence.
—Matt Abrahams, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
Their 32 points after 25 games have them one above their Sunday hosts and bitter rivals in 13th place in the Premier League, nine clear of the relegation zone.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Consistency can provide calming visuals, but Wells advises steering clear of perfection.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2026
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Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 10 Feb. 2026
Steer clear of gestures that optically undermine your warmth and presence.
—Matt Abrahams, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
Their 32 points after 25 games have them one above their Sunday hosts and bitter rivals in 13th place in the Premier League, nine clear of the relegation zone.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Consistency can provide calming visuals, but Wells advises steering clear of perfection.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2026
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“Clear of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clear%20of. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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