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driven

[driv-uhn] / ˈdrɪv ən /


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The growth was driven by higher order volumes and food basket pricing to stores, as well as an increase in U.S. franchise advertising revenue, royalties and fees, the company said.

From The Wall Street Journal

The U.S. trade deficit in goods rose to a record high of $1.24 trillion in 2025, driven by a 4.3% increase in goods imports, according to data published Thursday by the Census Bureau.

From The Wall Street Journal

In an opinion piece at the Mind Matters website, technology consultant Jeffrey Funk called it "hype" driven by fear.

From Barron's

Sleep shame is driven by the idea that there’s a one-size-fits-all approach, experts say.

From The Wall Street Journal

Jung argues that the phenomenon is driven more by curiosity about AI than genuine appreciation for the genre itself.

From BBC