cabbie

Example Sentences

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Again and again, I observed Harvey navigate the madness like a seasoned cabbie: edging purposefully into traffic, claiming lane position, anticipating the flow of pedestrians, creeping forward to signal intent—not just smart but clever.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026

The neo-noir psychological drama stars Robert De Niro as Travis Bickle, a lonely, insomniac Vietnam War veteran who takes a job as a night-shift cabbie in New York City.

From Salon • Jan. 7, 2026

The unknowing cabbie waited as they ate noodles.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 18, 2023

When my dad travels, he goes to the heart of a city, talks to the locals, asks the cabbie to take us to their fave food spot.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 26, 2022

But if they were in a taxi, I would always tell the cabbie, “The Apollo Theater in Harlem, please,” since among New York City taxis a certain percentage are driven by cops.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey