steer clear of
Example Sentences
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It has become common for the justices to write books, but they steer clear of writing about the work of the court.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2026
Rob Loft, of Yor-Pest Control, said he tended to "steer clear" of shooting the birds but "in tricky places, for public health, it's got to be done".
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
Potential new car buyers’ fear of having to pay for a battery replacement is the number one reason they choose to steer clear of EVs, according to a 2025 survey from industry research firm AutoPacific.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 5, 2026
It would seem reasonable to steer clear of these winners.
From Barron's ● May 18, 2026
They were searching for work, scrounging for food, traveling among street markets, and trying to steer clear of the police.
From "Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West" by Blaine Harden
