driver's seat

Example Sentences

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For months, Netflix has been in the driver’s seat of an industry-shaking effort to acquire Warner Bros.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 20, 2026

Alfred told investigators that he saw Barber walk over to his vehicle, a black 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer, and reach into the driver’s seat of the vehicle, which was idling.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2026

They come through speakers in the driver’s seat headrest, while the song or podcast keeps playing everywhere else.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

Despite his glamorous brush with fame, Ellis has not given up the day job, he is still in the driver's seat on a London Underground train.

From BBC • Jan. 18, 2026

Dad peered at the truck as if he could see Uncle Wood sitting in the driver’s seat.

From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds