commute
Example Sentences
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Its Soviet-era power grid already needed upgrades before the blockade; now without fuel, Cubans can’t commute to work or school.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
Patterson has been working remotely since the pandemic and estimates he is saving $200 in gas each month by skipping the commute.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026
Still possible: You can snag decent rates outside downtown D.C., and commute in for the big events.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
It has provided the backdrop for iconic photos of US presidents for decades and is often dubbed the "45-second commute" as it takes the commander-in-chief from the Oval Office to private quarters.
From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026
The commute may be a nuisance, but the money makes it worthwhile.
From "Class Matters" by The New York Times
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