cabbie
Example Sentences
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Again and again, I observed Harvey navigate the madness like a seasoned cabbie: edging purposefully into traffic, claiming lane position, anticipating the flow of pedestrians, creeping forward to signal intent—not just smart but clever.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026
The neo-noir psychological drama stars Robert De Niro as Travis Bickle, a lonely, insomniac Vietnam War veteran who takes a job as a night-shift cabbie in New York City.
From Salon • Jan. 7, 2026
As the cabbie, Vietnamese French actor Hiep Tran Nghia wins over the audience with his alertness and sensitivity.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 18, 2023
When my dad travels, he goes to the heart of a city, talks to the locals, asks the cabbie to take us to their fave food spot.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 26, 2022
"It's him! He's all over the news! The plague boy!" shouted the cabbie.
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
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