autopilot
Example Sentences
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"When I look back now and realise how severe things were, I think at the time I was on autopilot," she said.
From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026
They allow us to run on autopilot during routine tasks like brushing our teeth or driving along a familiar road, freeing up mental energy for other thoughts.
From Science Daily • Feb. 16, 2026
The scrutiny over Tesla’s autopilot and Full Self-Drive features comes as Musk tries to prove that his self-driving robotaxis are safe and effective.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2025
Target-date funds are permanent autopilot portfolios that neutralize self-destructive investing behavior.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025
“Thanks, but I can’t,” popped out of my mouth on autopilot.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
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