steer
Example Sentences
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"A lot of directors are too busy trying to steer you in a direction instead of understanding what that relationship is between a director and an actor."
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
Until there are clearer signs of progress, it might be safer to steer clear.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
One thing I wanted to steer clear away from or just be wary of is getting too like — especially with the outfit and the hair — too, like, culty.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
Horror isn’t my cup of tea, and I do my best to steer clear of feminine rage.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
And if he couldn’t steer, his boat was just a big piece of driftwood.
From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr
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Vocabulary lists containing steer
Cormac McCarthy's "The Road"
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