drive out
phrasal verb
drove out; driven out; driving out; drives out
: to cause or force (someone or something) to leave
They drove the invaders out.
The family was driven out of the neighborhood by rising real estate prices.
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On the other side, older members who’d known the Whites for decades felt that the family was being driven out unfairly.
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Eliza Griswold, The New Yorker, 30 June 2024
As Daniela, Charlie and Jason drive out of town, Daniela and Charlie’s phones won’t stop blowing up with messages from the other gazillion Jasons.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 26 June 2024
If Venu Sports is allowed to proceed, Fubo could be driven out of the steaming market and consumers might be left with higher prices and fewer choices.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 12 Aug. 2024
Ramsey said the fire started when Stout revved his car's engine trying to drive out.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 30 July 2024
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Eliza Griswold, The New Yorker, 30 June 2024
As Daniela, Charlie and Jason drive out of town, Daniela and Charlie’s phones won’t stop blowing up with messages from the other gazillion Jasons.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 26 June 2024
If Venu Sports is allowed to proceed, Fubo could be driven out of the steaming market and consumers might be left with higher prices and fewer choices.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 12 Aug. 2024
Ramsey said the fire started when Stout revved his car's engine trying to drive out.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 30 July 2024
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“Drive out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drive%20out. Accessed 20 Sep. 2024.
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