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as in pushing
to apply force to (someone or something) so that it moves in front of one
drove the plunger into the opening
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as in forcing
to cause (a person) to give in to pressure
the corrupt governor was driven out of office
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as in activating
to cause to function
machinery driven by waterpower
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as in moving
to set or keep in motion
this motor drives the gears, which then turn the shaft
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as in speeding
to proceed or move quickly
the runner drove past the finish line and then came to a dead stop
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Recent Examples of driving
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Aug. 2025
Keep going For the rest of the time, the 911 GTS evoked far more driving pleasure.
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Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
15 Aug. 2025
Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
28 June 2026
While driving - Stick to the middle lanes and stay on elevated ground.
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Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 June 2026
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New Jersey, ranking third, also has strict driving laws and the third-most driving schools per capita.
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Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Aug. 2025
Keep going For the rest of the time, the 911 GTS evoked far more driving pleasure.
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Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
15 Aug. 2025
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Tire pressure sensors are vital to a vehicle’s health, especially when driving on pothole and junk-laden Atlanta streets.
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Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
28 June 2026
While driving - Stick to the middle lanes and stay on elevated ground.
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Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 June 2026
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Unlike dynamic stretching, static stretching holds muscles in a lengthened position for an extended period.
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However, beginning in the late 1950s, advancing spacecraft technology allowed scientists to study planets, moons and smaller bodies up close, revealing worlds far more diverse and dynamic than could be seen through telescopes alone.
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That means many households will be paying more per kilowatt-hour at the same time air conditioners are running longer and harder, a combination that can quickly drive up summer statements.
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Even though the show has been running for decades, the creative team said each cast brings a new energy and tone.
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The specific irony of something like an Hermès HAC being categorized as hyperfeminine is that the bag was created in the late 19th century as a carryall for horse riding equipment, much like the rest of the brand’s offerings at the time.
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The fatal hit-and-run occurred less than two hours after a 13-year-old boy was killed riding on the back of a moped in Queens after his friend slammed into an open car door and then careened into a moving truck.
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The abdomen may significantly protrude, pushing the diaphragm upward and making breathing more difficult.
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Basically, the silicone cup creates suction around the area in question and you’re given a massage via pulling instead of pushing.
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Liv Morgan controversially interrupted Iyo Sky's coronation, attacking her and forcing a tap-out.
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California previously faced tens of billions of dollars in budget deficits, forcing painful cuts such as a rollback last year on a promise to provide free healthcare to low-income immigrants without legal status.
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In her first year activating, Rowe said, Her Fantasy Box arrived with 20,000 units and left with none.
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In Bridgeport, officials are activating the cooling center protocol from Wednesday through Friday.
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Why China is moving fast with robot hospitality China has already embraced service robots in hotels, restaurants, airports and public spaces.
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Vibrations from earth-moving equipment could have triggered further collapses, possibly dooming Gil — and his would-be rescuers.
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Boise and Ada County have created infractions for speeding on the Greenbelt, and the city worked with Lime, a popular electric transportation company, to limit scooter speeds in parts of the city.
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The driver, 26-year-old Saah Foiyoe, was neither speeding nor impaired, according to police.
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“Driving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/driving. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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