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Gives a wide berth to (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

avoids

(Other definitions for avoids that I've seen before include "Shuns, keeps away from" , "Keeps away or refrains from" , "Escapes" , "Ducks (out of)" , "Stays away from" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.
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