Is "steered clear of" used properly here?

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NewHopeR

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Giving the seriousness of the document, it is a mistake that should be carefully steered clear of.


The writer intends to express the meaning: To keep the seriousness of the document, a mistake like this should be carefully avoided.
 

SlickVic9000

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The author is using the phrase correctly.
 

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I would replace "giving" with "given".
 
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