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

But most states are steering clear of a straight tax on net worth, say the researchers at the Urban- Brookings Tax Policy Center External link, because a wealth tax can be hard to administer.

From Barron's • Jan. 3, 2026

Despite largely steering clear of the cameras, several of Duwaji's friends have gushed about her in interviews amid speculation about her role in a Mamdani administration.

From BBC • Nov. 5, 2025

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

“Sounds like a great idea,” Stella told him, steering clear of his pretense at knighthood.

From "Stella by Starlight" by Sharon M. Draper