drive
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Home-improvement retailers–which rely on housing turnover to drive sales since homeowners often undertake remodeling projects before selling or after buying a home–are trying to cope with a stubbornly slow housing market.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
“Serving this community has been a highlight of my career, and the work of improving outcomes for children will continue to drive everything I do,” Estrada said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
As it grew, the change in takings had been "huge," she said, as people love to rummage, love a bargain and the stock catches their eye as they drive past.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
Still, analysts think the AI boom and a strong earnings cycle will likely continue to drive Asian equities’ rally in the second half of the year.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
“The bus stops at the end of the drive at seven thirty sharp, Ida B,” Daddy said at breakfast the next morning, even though he’d already told me that three times the day before.
From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan
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