keep away
Britishverb
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to refrain or prevent from coming (near)
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to stop using, touching, etc
Example Sentences
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But keep away from artificially flavored yogurts with added sugars.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 21, 2026
Ann-Marie Ruddock, who has lived in Ribchester since 1991, said: "Locals are well aware of the dangers of the river and they tend to keep away from it. It's nightmare scenario."
From BBC ● May 26, 2026
Sheriff’s Department to keep away the boo birds who now track their every move.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2025
“It’s usually in museums and art galleries . . . so that limits things. I keep away from them. And Harrods I don’t go near.”
From Salon ● Oct. 1, 2024
That night the temperatures fell so far below freezing that the biggest fire could not keep away the chill.
From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson
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