drove

Example Sentences

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Messi, who drove Argentina to their third World Cup crown in Qatar four years ago, lashed in the penalty as the reigning champions eased to a 3-0 win.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Even before the U.S. intervention this January ended oil shipments to Cuba, Venezuela’s economic distress drove Caracas to scale back its support.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Previous El Niño events significantly drove up wheat and rice prices by reducing yields in Australia and the Russia-Ukraine-Kazakhstan region.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

No one appeared to have been taken, but the presence of federal agents drove off customers again.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

If that drove them apart, then I thought maybe my excellent grades could bring them back together.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison