be driven

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While all atoms continue to be driven by the same laser, additional lasers or magnetic fields are used to shift the excited state energies of different groups of atoms.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

In the two-wheeler segment too, demand is expected to be driven by a wave of new affordable models, while EV three-wheelers are projected to outsell non-EV variants by 2030, accelerating the transition.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

In the near term, bond yields will continue to be driven by progress, or lack thereof, in resolving the Iran war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

“Output and, especially, new orders surged since March, but growth appears to be driven by worry rather than any meaningful or permanent uplift in demand,” Smith said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

She was too crazy mad to be driven anywhere.

From "Old Yeller" by Fred Gipson