by car

idiom

: in a car
We can go by car or by bus.

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The closest international airport, Wilmington International Airport (ILM), is around two hours from the Crystal Coast by car. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026 Kevin and Stacy headed toward the same destination by car, scanning the sky for the aircraft carrying their son. Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 19 Feb. 2026 Le Tub, the landmark burger restaurant, is right across the Intracoastal from the park, although a six-minute drive by car. Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026 None of the road games will be easily accessible by car. Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 16 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for by car

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“By car.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/by%20car. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.

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