steer clear

phrase

: to keep entirely away
—often used with of
tries to steer clear of debt

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At a Monday press conference with former primary opponent Mallory McMorrow, el Sayed steered clear of Israel and Piker. — Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 31 Aug. 2026 The announcement is spurring fears of a fresh wave of Canadian travelers steering clear of the US. — Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026 Marvell Technology’s post-earnings decline is no reason to steer clear, according to several analysts on the Street. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026 As Meta glasses have become more commonplace, hobbyist programmers have been building apps to detect when smart glasses are nearby so people can steer clear of them. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for steer clear

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“Steer clear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/steer%20clear. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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