driven

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She and others who sample potential menu items don’t try them until they’ve sat or been driven around in a car for 45 minutes, to better mimic the experience of the diner.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Netflix beat first-quarter expectations, driven by a $2.8 billion breakup fee after abandoning its bid for Warner Bros.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

He always trained incredibly hard and he was very driven.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

The unrest has been driven in part by stark pay disparities between states, highlighted by neighbouring Haryana's recent 35% increase in minimum wages following similar demonstrations.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

The price of insurance was driven not by any independent analysis but by the ratings placed on the bond by the rating agencies, Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis