steer clear

Example Sentences

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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

Until there are clearer signs of progress, it might be safer to steer clear.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

One thing I wanted to steer clear away from or just be wary of is getting too like — especially with the outfit and the hair — too, like, culty.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Whether the above is enough for you to steer clear of NordVPN, I’ll leave up to you.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

These post-bath rampages lasted only about ten minutes, and the Vanderbeekers knew to steer clear until Franz exhausted himself.

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser