clear of

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Antonelli was more than 20 seconds clear of Hamilton when the first safety car was called with 18 laps to go after Lance Stroll crashed his Aston Martin at the final corner.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

So conservative investors may want to steer clear of Bitcoin and other cryptos.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Once free of the 80-degree heat and clear of the Capitol building’s magnetometers, I beelined past sweaty tour groups in search of lawmakers who might own a pair of shoes from the president.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

Members of the Lebanese militia Hezbollah had warned Arouri to lay low and steer clear of cellphones, which can be hacked to track locations, Arab officials said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Clara had come back from Ashmodai looking stricken and insisted they needed to talk, which was enough to tell her that she ought to stay clear of her sister.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny