steer clear of
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If Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite can steer clear of injury – if – then I think Tuchel could partner him with Marc Guehi in the centre of defence, with Nico O'Reilly staying on the left.
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026
News of the food-safety scare might make consumers steer clear of Chipotle restaurants temporarily, and the chain might have to run promotions to get them back, the analysts said.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 6, 2026
It has become common for the justices to write books, but they steer clear of writing about the work of the court.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 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
Either way, I’d made sure to steer clear of the library on visitation days from then on out because, of course, I was never part of family visitation days either.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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