steer clear

phrase

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

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Still, legislators say even Chicagoans who steer clear of the debate could soon find their schedules affected. — Lila Hempel-Edgers, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026 Reserved by nature and a political civilian most of his life, Lombardo has spent the last four years focused on the basics — crime, education, job growth, economic development — and largely steered clear of the country’s incendiary culture wars. — Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026 Scientists have found that critters as diverse as monkeys and nematodes (aka roundworms) can sense and steer clear of feces, for instance, which can harbor harmful bacteria. — Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 23 Oct. 2026 However, that doesn’t mean everyone with psoriasis should steer clear of building a body-art collection. — Kara McGrath, Allure, 22 Oct. 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 30 Oct. 2026.

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