driven

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Union Pacific reported increased first-quarter profit and revenue, driven by higher pricing and fuel surcharges.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

But experts say staffing requirements are driven by complexity rather than numbers, as more women present with diabetes, obesity, or mental health conditions.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

The decline in output was driven by the service sector, which recorded the steepest pace of decline in more than five years.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

For the first two months of the year, Metro’s rail ridership increases were largely driven by weekend riders rather than daily commuters.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

LeMay’s view of the Cold War was driven by the assumption that the Soviet Union and the United States were on a collision course.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin