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
“It’s to keep away the evil spirits,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 10, 2025
They wanted to keep away potential scrap dealers and others wanting to make money out of the curiosity.
From BBC ● Jan. 11, 2025
“I warn you, Silver, they’ll be at us before it’s done. There’s thick cover in the water meadow—they’ll use that. Acorn, come back, keep away from that ditch!”
From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams
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