well away

Example Sentences

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She suggested placing a muslin and rolled-up towels in a newborn's crib, saying any fabric should be kept "well away" from the baby's face.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

“The early days of this business was all about one-by-one homeownership. It has moved well away from that,” said Pretium Co-President Stephen Scherr.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 25, 2026

On Wednesday, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works warned Angelenos to stay well away from waterways such as flood control channels, rivers, and streams -- even after the rain stopped.

From Barron's • Dec. 25, 2025

Franklin D. Roosevelt and John F. Kennedy both suffered serious, chronic ailments that were kept well away from the public eye.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2025

They were now well away from Malaga and heading stern first down the New Meadows.

From "Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy" by Gary D. Schmidt