drove

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The “Five-Dollar Day”—part publicity stunt, part ruthless business tactic—jump-started a consumer revolution that drove the U.S. economy to 20th-century global dominance and still powers it today.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

The large vehicle drove through the intersection near Fifth Avenue and 52nd Street roughly 12 minutes before the woman parked nearby, utility company Con Edison said Tuesday.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

The spectacle of Pratt’s antics on “The Hills” drove ratings.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Most Asian shares were lower in morning trade on Monday, extending slides in global markets, as the impasse in the Middle East drove oil prices more than two percent higher.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

As we drove up, Papa said, “Is everything all right? When I saw Rowdy coming home alone, I was kind of worried.”

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls