steer clear of
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We’re definitely going to steer clear of that.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026
There is a tendency for people who have worked and saved up money to steer clear of the stock market when deciding what to do with their cash.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026
A few tips can help you steer clear of so-called residential proxy networks, which have been used to wreak havoc online around the world.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
Qatar, the world's second-largest LNG producer, has seen LNG exports plunge as fuel tankers steer clear of the Strait of Hormuz.
From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026
“I’m fine with dogs,” Inkling claims, “but the rootbeer is another story. I have to steer clear of her.”
From "Invisible Inkling" by Emily Jenkins
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