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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Defensive versus offensive tech Some VC funds steer clear of investing in tech with military business, as a result of agreements with some of their own investors—who may restrict the backing of companies that make weapons or related software—or sometimes on principle.
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Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 29 May 2024
If finding indoor shelter is not an option: • Steer clear of open fields, hilltops, or ridge tops.
—Star-Telegram Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 May 2024
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Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 29 May 2024
If finding indoor shelter is not an option: • Steer clear of open fields, hilltops, or ridge tops.
—Star-Telegram Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for clear of
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“Clear of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clear%20of. Accessed 2 Jun. 2024.
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