drive
Example Sentences
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Years ago, Donio stepped into a rental car, put it in drive and quickly felt the engine click off when he hit his first stop sign.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
The effort failed - the war lasted another eight years, and its unpopularity at home helped drive Johnson's decision not to seek a second term in office.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
While many of the biggest firms have signed deals already, smaller businesses are at risk of facing the tariff, which could drive up costs, he noted.
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026
People have been advised to stay in the lower levels of their homes, avoid windows, watch for falling debris and tree limbs, and use caution if they want to drive.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026
Every two minutes she’s poking her head into my room to ask what kind of snacks Titus and Denny like, or if I want her to drive us anywhere.
From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.