drive away
phrasal verb
drove away; driven away; driving away; drives away
: to cause or force (someone) to leave especially by making a situation unpleasant or unattractive
The store's high prices are driving away customers.
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The studio and locations were a half an hour- to a 45-minute drive away.
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Sara Merican, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
Of course, there’s direct beach access, and the vibrant communities of Venice, Santa Monica, and Silicon Beach are just a short drive away.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2025
Believe it or not, a short 30 to 60-minute drive away from the city could make all the difference.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
They were seen driving away in a white Ford Taurus.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 27 Oct. 2025
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Sara Merican, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
Of course, there’s direct beach access, and the vibrant communities of Venice, Santa Monica, and Silicon Beach are just a short drive away.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2025
Believe it or not, a short 30 to 60-minute drive away from the city could make all the difference.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
They were seen driving away in a white Ford Taurus.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 27 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for drive away
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“Drive away.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drive%20away. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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