driven

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The company said the loss was primarily driven by stepped-up investment in development and related infrastructure for the rocket.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Insurance industry analysts say that annuity rates are driven by interest rates on investment-grade corporate bonds as well as U.S.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

Sarah Crofts, the body's deputy director, said: "The recent decrease is driven by fewer people arriving from outside the EU, particularly for work."

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Carpenter Technology reported record operating income last quarter, with adjusted EPS up 47% and sales up 12% to $812 million, driven by high demand for its specialized alloys.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

It was crumpled and useless, not that they could’ve driven it out, anyway; the road was buried in ash and fallen trees.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone