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driveway

[drahyv-way] / ˈdraɪvˌweɪ /
NOUN
drive
Synonyms
STRONGEST


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Evacuation orders were issued for 31 Malibu homes due to a massive and expanding sinkhole in the driveway of Nicolas Cage’s property.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 11, 2026

Aerial images of the dwelling reveal that much of the land has been elegantly manicured, with a sloped driveway leading to the main entrance of the property.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 9, 2026

My driveway also has drains built into it.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

The woman, who wished to remain anonymous, said she arrived home to find the driveway and road blocked and saw a "large group of hooded and masked men".

From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026

Finally, gravel crunches beneath car tires in our driveway.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila

Most acts play on porches while others jam in yards or on driveways, within one of the area’s small parks or at a neighborhood business.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026

But many of these vehicles have been relegated to driveways and garages due to the challenge of passing a smog check.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026

Heated driveways cost anywhere from $4,800 and $15,000 to install, and an additional $50 to $300 per month in utility bills to operate, according to HeatTrak, a company that manufactures heated snow- and ice-melting mats.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 1, 2026

Despite the area’s more-affordable home prices and rents, some homes are packed with occupants sharing costs, resulting in driveways and yards clogged with a half-dozen or more vehicles.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026

He was breathing hard, like he’d run all the way from his house, six driveways down the street.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix


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