steer clear of
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Rob Loft, of Yor-Pest Control, said he tended to "steer clear" of shooting the birds but "in tricky places, for public health, it's got to be done".
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
Potential new car buyers’ fear of having to pay for a battery replacement is the number one reason they choose to steer clear of EVs, according to a 2025 survey from industry research firm AutoPacific.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 5, 2026
We’re definitely going to steer clear of that.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026
It’s also better to steer clear of utilities in the Southeastern U.S., where regulators have been generous on allowable rate increases.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 16, 2026
They didn’t take the necessary steps to steer clear of temporary autism.
From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell
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