steer clear of
Example Sentences
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Cruise travelers visiting Maine might not realize that when their deep-drafted ships steer clear of the craggy shoreline, they avoid more than hidden hazards—they also miss much of what’s special.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
Another of the researchers’ rules is to steer clear of companies that are the subject of negative pure news — for example, articles reporting “cybersecurity breaches” or “corporate criminal charges.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 4, 2026
We’re definitely going to steer clear of that.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026
It would seem reasonable to steer clear of these winners.
From Barron's ● May 18, 2026
We steer clear of archery and weightlifting though, wanting to save those for our private sessions.
From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins
