steer clear

Example Sentences

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

From Barron's • 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

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

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

"That's exactly the kind of topic Haymitch told me to steer clear of," I say evasively, although Haymitch never said anything of the kind.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins