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Recent Examples of jitney
The measure also includes small changes to Houston's pedicab and jitney industries.
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Jay R. Jordan, Chron, 17 May 2022
Keelboats, jitney cars, horseless carriages, street cars, a railroad train, fire engine, skyway and even the Adm. Joe Fowler Sternwheeler on the Rivers of America all serve as people-movers.
—Roger Simmons, orlandosentinel.com, 1 Oct. 2021
Simon Berry started a jitney service that catered to Greenwood's Black community, who were barred from using White taxi services.
—Jazmin Goodwin, CNN, 16 May 2021
The seed for Lyft was planted when Logan Green, a California university student, saw jitney buses picking up passengers in Zimbabwe.
—Daniel Yergin, WSJ, 23 Apr. 2021
Sharon Kay Penman was born on Aug. 13, 1945, in New York City and raised in Atlantic City, where her father, William J. Penman, waited tables and drove a jitney.
—Clay Risen, BostonGlobe.com, 29 Jan. 2021
On July 20, 1916, The Chronicle ran an editorial supporting a jitney bus ban from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day.
—Bill Van Niekerken, SFChronicle.com, 15 Jan. 2020
There is a motif of animals transported on vehicles, such as a placid duck riding in the back of a jitney and a nervous sheep in a cage being hauled by a tractor.
—Peter Keough, BostonGlobe.com, 5 July 2018
For travel to Jersey City and New York, many residents rely on the jitney buses that run along several of Union City’s north-south arteries, and cost between $1.50 and $5 a ride, depending on the destination.
—New York Times, 9 May 2018
Jay R. Jordan, Chron, 17 May 2022
Keelboats, jitney cars, horseless carriages, street cars, a railroad train, fire engine, skyway and even the Adm. Joe Fowler Sternwheeler on the Rivers of America all serve as people-movers.
—Roger Simmons, orlandosentinel.com, 1 Oct. 2021
Simon Berry started a jitney service that catered to Greenwood's Black community, who were barred from using White taxi services.
—Jazmin Goodwin, CNN, 16 May 2021
The seed for Lyft was planted when Logan Green, a California university student, saw jitney buses picking up passengers in Zimbabwe.
—Daniel Yergin, WSJ, 23 Apr. 2021
Sharon Kay Penman was born on Aug. 13, 1945, in New York City and raised in Atlantic City, where her father, William J. Penman, waited tables and drove a jitney.
—Clay Risen, BostonGlobe.com, 29 Jan. 2021
On July 20, 1916, The Chronicle ran an editorial supporting a jitney bus ban from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day.
—Bill Van Niekerken, SFChronicle.com, 15 Jan. 2020
There is a motif of animals transported on vehicles, such as a placid duck riding in the back of a jitney and a nervous sheep in a cage being hauled by a tractor.
—Peter Keough, BostonGlobe.com, 5 July 2018
For travel to Jersey City and New York, many residents rely on the jitney buses that run along several of Union City’s north-south arteries, and cost between $1.50 and $5 a ride, depending on the destination.
—New York Times, 9 May 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jitney
Noun
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While some cruise lines provide shuttle buses, the walk is straightforward and manageable for most visitors.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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On air quality alert days, the Southwest Ohio Air Quality Agency recommends several ways community members can help reduce ozone formation, including taking the bus or biking instead of driving, not idling vehicles and refueling vehicles after 8 p.m What is the heat index?—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 July 2025
Noun
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But shortly after Nelson gifted the property to the city, Rockhill Road began to see automobile traffic too.—
Randy Mason,
Kansas City Star,
30 July 2025
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Also, none of the vehicles can interfere with automobile traffic.—
Jesse Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
29 July 2025
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Two months later, the DMV shut Cruise down, shortly after an accident where a Cruise car pinned and dragged a woman for 20 feet.—
Lia Russell
Updated July 14,
Sacbee.com,
14 July 2025
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How many Americans will qualify for the car loan deduction?—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Get here via small boat from Koman, or as a full-day trip involving a minibus transfer from Shkodër.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
9 July 2025
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By the time the minibus reached Wales’ border, a letter was written.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
Noun
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The moms were typically hired to stake out the suspect in question, tailing them for hours at a time in an unsuspecting minivan in hopes of capturing any indiscretions on camera.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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Cops arrested a driver for carrying dozens of propane tanks in a minivan in Manhattan, officials said Wednesday.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
17 July 2025
Noun
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The list includes familiar British names, like Bentley and Jaguar motorcars, Burberry outfitters, Smythson Stationers, Turnbull and Asser Shirtmakers, and Twining's Tea and Coffee.—
Scott Simon,
NPR,
5 July 2025
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Over 75 motorcars showed up—each one a nod to the past or a wink from the future—drawing a line from the original Silver Ghosts to the gleaming beasts of today.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
Noun
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The facility, represented by UAW Local 653, welds and stamps auto parts for General Motors and Stellantis, supplying models such as the Ram 1500, Jeep Grand Cherokee, GMC Hummer EV and the Corvette.—
Liam Rappleye,
Freep.com,
24 July 2025
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Automobiles and auto parts are by far Japan’s largest export to the United States.—
Ana Swanson,
New York Times,
23 July 2025
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Gracie was commissioned by the Bellevue, Washington, Police Department to coach trainees through different hand-to-hand-combat scenarios.—
Sam Eagan,
New Yorker,
29 July 2025
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In multiple public settings, SEC coaches and officials have touted their eight-game schedule as more rigorous than any other league’s nine-game slate.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
29 July 2025
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“Jitney.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jitney. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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