driver's seat
Example Sentences
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“With these laws, we are ensuring that Californians remain in the driver’s seat — and that those profiting from data centers aren’t doing so at our expense.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026
It takes five hours, but finally synchronised cries of excitement come from the driver's seat and the back of the pick-up truck.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
Hey everyone, I’m Genna Contino and I’m officially taking the driver’s seat at Don’t Short Yourself as lead writer, where I’ll be delivering smart, actionable tips to your inbox.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 4, 2026
I occasionally see Waymos in New York—but with a person in the driver’s seat, ostensibly able to intervene while the system learns the city’s challenges.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
She walked up to the driver's seat, sat down and took up the reins.
From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman
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