drive away
Example Sentences
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Locals fear it will drive away vulnerable dugongs and put at risk World Heritage turquoise lagoons two kilometres from the construction.
From Barron's ● Sep. 16, 2026
Unison senior vice president Debbie Rowden said the plans would drive away international staff despite shortages in critical roles, including in the care sector, where the qualification period would treble.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
What seems to be happening is that businesses, flush with profits, are eating cost increases tied to higher oil prices lest they drive away customers.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 10, 2026
Opponents say they drive away spenders who boost local economies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 8, 2026
“Please don’t hang around here. You’ll drive away customers!”
From "The Bridge Home" by Padma Venkatraman
