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[kahr] / kɑr /


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Also honored at Saturday’s ceremony was Mariska Hargitay for her documentary “My Mom Jayne,” about her mother Jayne Mansfield, a Hollywood actor who died in a car accident when Hargitay was 3 years old.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 6, 2026

It is a fully electric car with the security blanket of a gas-powered generator to charge the battery, if needed—ensuring you won’t end up stranded as long as a gas station is nearby.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 6, 2026

Hannah Foust, founder of DeFlock Carrollton, said the cameras give police surveillance power well in excess of what’s needed to stop car thieves.

From Salon Sep. 6, 2026

Before a near-fatal car crash in the late 1970s, in which he lost one eye and suffered severe facial trauma, he had loved surfing.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 6, 2026

“Of course I do,” I said, shoving my guilt about Mr. Harris aside and climbing in the car beside him.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

Israeli activists who support Palestinians shared videos showing various degrees of harassment by Hilltop Youth: standing uncomfortably close to Palestinians, staring, spitting, stopping cars and sitting on the hoods.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 6, 2026

Some owners only bought the cars for perks such as access to high-occupancy-vehicle lanes on the highway in California, said Ed Kim, president of industry research firm AutoPacific.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 6, 2026

Before purchasing a Flock ALPR, his department would recover an average of three stolen cars a year.

From BBC Sep. 5, 2026

Councilmember Tim McOsker, whose district includes Harbor Gateway, said to OnScene.TV that officers impounded cars, and drivers were booked while other attendees were cited.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 5, 2026

It still seemed so incredibly dumb to talk about cars when he was having such a bad time at home, so I just said, “Yeah, you have better stuff.”

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott




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