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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“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
Woodward said government agencies have reached out directly to him, pleading with him to tell his tens of thousands of followers on X, Instagram and Facebook to keep away from 841.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2024
Sankawolo-Rocks said people did not listen to police instructions to keep away before it exploded.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 28, 2023
Cornwall Council closed the steps to the beach after the last fall on 29 November and advised people to keep away.
From BBC • Dec. 19, 2023
Runt began to whimper, a piteous sound that made Pax want to comfort him, but Bristle warned him to keep away.
From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker
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