driving force

Example Sentences

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The 19-year-old Mboko was the driving force in the second set, earning admiring fist-bumps from Williams as she unloaded winner after winner.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

As theaters continue to navigate rough waters amid hopes of a durable post-pandemic recovery, celebrity buyers have become a driving force in the effort to preserve some of L.A.’s historic venues.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Brad Gerstner, CEO of Altimeter Capital and a driving force to create the accounts, has made a pledge for kids in Indiana.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

“Mr. Musk has been, and continues to be, a driving force behind our growth, innovation, and operational success,” the company wrote in its investor prospectus.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

All eyes are on an agent: a protagonist, a mover and shaker, a driving force.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker