Historical clue formulations

• Steers clear of — 2025-11-18
• Shirks — 2023-05-01
• Gets around — 2013-07-14
• Bypasses — 2009-10-17
• Tries not to meet — 2003-03-09
• Escapes — 1998-10-25
• Ducks — 1997-12-23
• Keeps away from — 1997-01-20
• Dodges — 1996-12-05
• Steers clear of — 1996-02-28