steer clear of
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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
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
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
So conservative investors may want to steer clear of Bitcoin and other cryptos.
From Barron's ● Jun. 5, 2026
Better to steer clear of an occasion governed by a rule which would be so easy to break.
From "The Giver" by Lois Lowry
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