steering clear of

Example Sentences

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Companies will respond by either rushing half-baked products to market, steering clear of high-risk diseases, or abandoning incremental advances that might later trigger should-have-done-it-sooner tort suits.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Now all flights are steering clear of Iran and Iraq airspace, seeking alternative routes to the north or south.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

Another big reason that applicants are steering clear of the Gold Card is its uncertain future.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

The findings are good news for Angelenos worried about becoming a lion’s lunch — given that the cats are steering clear of people.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 7, 2024

There haven’t been any gunshots yet, but everyone is steering clear of the circle.

From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera