clear of
Example Sentences
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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
The exact route hasn’t been mapped out, but each step would need to steer clear of bridges, since the shuttle weighs more than a pair of fully loaded 18 wheelers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
They were 27 over par — 29 shots clear of second-place Venice, which edged Granada Hills by one stroke.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
It would seem reasonable to steer clear of these winners.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
For his part, Walter had always stayed clear of the courts and far away from the law.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
