keep away
Britishverb
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to refrain or prevent from coming (near)
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to stop using, touching, etc
Example Sentences
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"We also want to remind people to keep away from swollen riverbanks and not to drive or walk through flood waters as you don't know what lies beneath," said Richard Preece from the organisation.
From BBC
A number of Lionesses have asked to be kept away from media, not wanting to get caught up in the headlines or to create further division among their team-mates.
From BBC
"I haven't spoken to the players, I'm keeping away from them at the moment," she said.
From BBC
As audiences kept away, many theatres went out of business.
From BBC
Sheriff’s Department to keep away the boo birds who now track their every move.
From Los Angeles Times
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