How to Use steer clear in a Sentence

steer clear

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  • The desk and nightstand are both good spots; just steer clear of the bed.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
  • The main reason why these insects and bugs steer clear comes down to the smell.
    — Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 13 July 2026
  • Use cards to craft, mine and reserve while steering clear of creepers and TNT, just like the video game.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • And once Friend left the stage, Maher largely steered clear of hitting the president.
    — ABC News, 28 June 2026
  • After the nuptials, Camilla largely steered clear of the Princess of Wales.
    — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 26 July 2026
  • This perennial gets better year after year, and deer generally steer clear of its fragrance and texture.
    — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 26 June 2026
  • Jalapeño peppers are the latest addition to the growing list of produce that health officials are warning the public to steer clear of.
    — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 7 Aug. 2026
  • When Beirut Fragments was first released, some reviewers described it as a book that steers clear of politics.
    — Literary Hub, 14 July 2026
  • Those looking to avoid an agonizing morning commute or a chaotic weekend trip to the city should steer clear of the following areas.
    — Hannah Hudnall, USA Today, 30 July 2026
  • Professionally, being helpful is of great value, but steer clear of the need for perfectionism.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
  • Nisabho believes Pannakara made the right decision to steer clear of politics and activism.
    — Deepa Bharath, Fortune, 17 July 2026
  • But Poindexter is steering clear at a good time, with Republicans divided on Miller.
    — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • That said, steering clear of pleasure planets is no guarantee of a happy vacation experience.
    — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • One simple thing California drivers can do to save money is buy unbranded gasoline and steer clear of Big Oil.
    — Jerry McNerney, Mercury News, 2 July 2026
  • New research finds that people who steer clear of key cardiovascular hazards at midlife live much longer before developing dementia.
    — Erica Sloan, Washington Post, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Patel steers clear of tight synthetic fabrics, especially underwear, which can set you up for rashes, ingrown hairs, and yeast infections.
    — Angela Haupt, Time, 7 July 2026
  • With Chinese firms steering clear, Samsung and Apple will continue to dominate.
    — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 16 July 2026
  • The information trickling out so far raises questions about whether Michigan should have known enough to steer clear of promoting Moore to the head coaching job in the first place.
    — Austin Meek, New York Times, 18 July 2026
  • Jennifer Johnson, founder of secondhand store True Fashionistas, steers clear of thrifted lingerie.
    — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The other two great protests of the decade in India—against the citizenship law and the farm reforms—likewise steered clear of formal partisan affiliation.
    — Yamini Aiyar, Time, 29 July 2026
  • Rollins has continued to see softer demand for its pest control services due to a combination of headwinds, so investors should steer clear of the stock, according to Wells Fargo.
    — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 24 July 2026
  • Beere, however, has steered clear of political infighting, instead emphasizing in public statements and interviews his love for Oakland across three decades of living here.
    — Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 9 July 2026
  • Investors should steer clear of AppLovin after the company released a mixed second-quarter report, according to Piper Sandler.
    — Fred Imbert, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Roseville police asked residents to steer clear of Secret Ravine Parkway and Alexandra Drive on Friday night after a fatal crash.
    — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026
  • Becerra steered clear of taking stakes on a number of other controversial ballot measures, including Proposition 45.
    — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026
  • While the Parks employees steered clear of the Media Centre, a Taste of England Day was held there when England was playing in another city.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026
  • Payroll tax registration and managing withholdings are important compliance requirements that employers must fulfill to stay in good standing, avoid costly fines, prevent penalties, and steer clear of legal issues.
    — Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Watching for artist-specific fan verification, using official face-value exchanges when available and steering clear of inflated resale listings remain the best defenses against a system still tilted toward bots.
    — Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2026
  • Beyond frozen berries, many NC shoppers are also steering clear of lettuce and other leafy greens amid rising cases of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic infection known to cause explosive diarrhea.
    — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The nonpartisan group originally tasked with celebrating America’s 250th birthday tried to steer clear of politics at its flagship event here Saturday.
    — Hannah Knowles, Washington Post, 5 July 2026

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