Examples of motorist in a Sentence
When our car broke down, we were helped by a passing motorist.
environmental organizations suggest that motorists get together and carpool to avoid adding to pollution levels
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The state is planning a $10 million project that will impact two communities and, in addition to replacing outdated infrastructure, the work is intended to improve safety for motorists and pedestrians, records show.
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Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2026
She was found dead hours later on Interstate 10 after a motorist dialed 911 and reported seeing flames from the Chevrolet Malibu that authorities found her body in.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 12 May 2026
As bullets tore through at least a dozen cars, including a state police cruiser, panicked motorists abandoned their vehicles or hid under them for cover, according to prosecutors and state police.
—Michael Casey, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Atlanta dodged a colossal traffic migraine last weekend, but motorists should once again brace for inconvenience Friday evening through early Monday.
—Vanessa McCray, AJC.com, 12 May 2026
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Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2026
She was found dead hours later on Interstate 10 after a motorist dialed 911 and reported seeing flames from the Chevrolet Malibu that authorities found her body in.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 12 May 2026
As bullets tore through at least a dozen cars, including a state police cruiser, panicked motorists abandoned their vehicles or hid under them for cover, according to prosecutors and state police.
—Michael Casey, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Atlanta dodged a colossal traffic migraine last weekend, but motorists should once again brace for inconvenience Friday evening through early Monday.
—Vanessa McCray, AJC.com, 12 May 2026
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“Motorist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/motorist. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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motorist
noun
mo·tor·ist
ˈmōt-ə-rəst 
: a person who travels by automobile
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