driving

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The buildout comes at a cost: power-hungry facilities are straining local grids and driving up electricity bills, contributing to a nearly 17 percent jump in the average New Jersey household's energy costs last year.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

A guidance hike wasn’t driving the stock any higher.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Homeowners association and condo fees are significantly increasing, adding to mounting costs that are driving buyers out of the housing market.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

“He was a very respectful driver on the streets and took all of his aggressive driving to the racetrack,” said longtime friend Gregg Garfield.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

In the storm, in the pushing and yelling and driving, I had passed the point where they would accept me, run for me, pull for me, and they told me there in that gully.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen