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Recent Examples of sport-utility vehicle
In 2013, a sport utility vehicle plowed into a crowd near Tiananmen Square in Beijing, killing two and injuring dozens; and in 2014, a group armed with long knives attacked people at a train station in the southwestern city of Kunming, killing 31.
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David Pierson, New York Times, 29 May 2025
The vehicle could be a car, minivan, van, sport utility vehicle, pickup truck or even a motorcycle.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 4 June 2025
Phillips shot Fischer to death after a brief sport utility vehicle chase.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2025
Cervantes’ vehicle was broadsided by a sport utility vehicle about 1:30 p.m. Monday near 14th and S streets, according to police.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2025
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David Pierson, New York Times, 29 May 2025
The vehicle could be a car, minivan, van, sport utility vehicle, pickup truck or even a motorcycle.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 4 June 2025
Phillips shot Fischer to death after a brief sport utility vehicle chase.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2025
Cervantes’ vehicle was broadsided by a sport utility vehicle about 1:30 p.m. Monday near 14th and S streets, according to police.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sport-utility vehicle
Noun
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While the Morgan Supersport feels targeted towards sports cars that border on supercars, the Plus Four creates the traditional sports car experience.—
Trinity Francis,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Some sports car brands, like Lamborghini, are looking to electrification to enhance horsepower and output.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
27 July 2025
Noun
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During the finale, Carrie received a phone call from Samantha, who was seen in the backseat of a town car.—
Stacy Lambe,
People.com,
27 June 2025
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This little town car is a version of the BYD Seagull which sells for less than $10,000 in China.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
Noun
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Real-time traffic patterns from January through mid-July indicate that downtown Manhattan has experienced a notable decrease in motor vehicle congestion and a corresponding drop in travel times.—
Alan Ohnsman,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Jahil Valle, 21, of Meriden faces charges of larceny of a motor vehicle, second-degree criminal trover and first-degree criminal mischief, according to Frederick Sifodaskalakis, chief of the Cromwell Police Department.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
28 July 2025
Noun
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This includes passenger cars, vans, motorcycles, station wagons, SUVs, pick-up trucks and school buses.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
24 July 2025
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The new Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake is, in fact, the first all-electric station wagon from the marque, and among its topline features is a panoramic roof, more space, and the ability to get 192 miles in 10 minutes of charging, according to Mercedes.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
15 July 2025
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Jones died face down beside an SUV with blood coming out of his head.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 July 2025
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White is believed to have been taken away in the SUV with an unknown license plate, police said in the Amber Alert.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
12 July 2025
Noun
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The Philadelphia & Columbia Railroad, the predecessor of the Pennsylvania Railroad, wanted to shorten the travel time from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh from three to four weeks by Conestoga wagon to three to four days by rail, canal and river.—
William E. Watson,
The Conversation,
1 Aug. 2025
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Not all wagons are created equally, though, and having a wagon that can easily roll over sand is imperative.—
Laurie Lyons-Makaimoku,
Travel + Leisure,
29 July 2025
Noun
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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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After more than 800 games in the NHL as a player and two stints as head coach of the Colorado Avalanche, Granato landed in what looked like the perfect place for him, taking over the Wisconsin program, his alma mater, in 2016.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
29 July 2025
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Spreading its expertise across hatchbacks, SUVs, electric and hybrid models, its cars now reflect a modern, more premium approach than ever before.—
Trinity Francis,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Whatever engine or model is chosen (sedan or hatchback), the K4 comes in front-wheel drive only.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 July 2025
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“Sport-utility vehicle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sport-utility%20vehicle. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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