drive away
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.
Examples of drive away in a Sentence
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Mauala continued to drive away from the scene after striking the cyclists, but returned before the responders arrived.
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Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 June 2026
Thankfully, a mechanic shop was a short drive away.
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Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
28 June 2026
The stately Red Fox Inn & Tavern, which has roots dating back to 1728, sits prominently in the middle of town, and both Salamander Middleburg and Goodstone Inn & Restaurant are just a short drive away.
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Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
27 June 2026
Exposito completed his delivery, returned to the truck and drove away, leaving the dog behind without food, water, shelter or protection, police said.
—
Sergio Candido,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
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Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 June 2026
Thankfully, a mechanic shop was a short drive away.
—
Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
28 June 2026
The stately Red Fox Inn & Tavern, which has roots dating back to 1728, sits prominently in the middle of town, and both Salamander Middleburg and Goodstone Inn & Restaurant are just a short drive away.
—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
27 June 2026
Exposito completed his delivery, returned to the truck and drove away, leaving the dog behind without food, water, shelter or protection, police said.
—
Sergio Candido,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
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 1 Jul. 2026.
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