Read the excerpt from "Dorothea Lange.” Early on in her training, she steered clear of formal poses. She instead focused on capturing moments based in authenticity that were more than what met the eye. What does "steered clear of” mean in this context?

“Steered clear of” means avoided or stayed away from something. The excerpt says Lange preferred authentic moments rather than formal poses, so she stayed away from formal poses. Choice D, “stayed away from,” matches the phrase.

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