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

A third straight rise in Canadian exports of cars and light trucks drove a 5.9% rise in motor vehicle shipments as auto production increased.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 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

“From that point on I drove my family crazy, like I’m going to turn pro. Because I wanted to show the rest of the world Americans could play soccer. That’s what was driving me.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

As Grandpa and I drove along the main street I asked him if he knew where the library was.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls