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

They recommend steering clear of bonds unless yields are especially attractive, such as in parts of Latin America, or are denominated in deeply undervalued currencies.

From Barron's • Jan. 2, 2026

For some actors that means steering clear of social media or Reddit threads to guard the story’s secrets or peace of mind.

From Salon • Oct. 31, 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