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

It’s the same principle as thinking in the shower—putting your brain on autopilot until it goes, “Aha!”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026

Earlier this year, a Miami jury ruled that Tesla was partly responsible for a fatal crash involving its autopilot system and must pay the victims $240 million.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2025

Along the way, Moss got a few hugs and fist bumps from familiar faces, but he was mostly on autopilot.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro