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
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
Another of the researchers’ rules is to steer clear of companies that are the subject of negative pure news — for example, articles reporting “cybersecurity breaches” or “corporate criminal charges.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 4, 2026
From early childhood he was taught to identify and steer clear of FBI, CIA and plainclothes policemen.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 29, 2026
“I told her to steer clear of any mention of Katniss or the Capitol,” says Plutarch.
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
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