mileage

Example Sentences

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I sidled up to the bar with happy hour in full swing, feeling a little nauseated from the heat and mileage.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

“Ninety percent of the matches were more than two hours away. Ever since the conflict started up and prices went up, I adjusted my mileage to be under 60 miles away.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

His 2024 Peterbilt truck with many of the latest high-tech systems gets the best mileage when it runs around 70 mph, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

In May, Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced that tax-free mileage rates would rise by 10p to 55p per mile in a bid to help workers who used their own cars for work.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

"Can you really turn the mileage back with an electric drill?" young Michael asked.

From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl