clear of

Example Sentences

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But by winning a second Champions League title PSG also became the best-performing French club in the competition, going clear of rivals Marseille who have one title.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Local media say the fibreglass and iron structure has been secured with heavy-duty nylon ropes, while barricades have been erected to keep people and traffic clear of the site.

From BBC • May 27, 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

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

I went to more classes and fewer protests, until I steered clear of demonstrations completely.

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge