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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Jack Roberson, 15, and his mother, Lindsay Roberson, tried to drive away, but the water rose too fast, and he was forced to grab onto a tree to keep from being swept away.
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July 9, CBS News, 9 July 2025
The Middletons live a short drive away from the Prince and Princess of Wales' home base in Windsor and are a steady presence in their grandchildren's lives, often having Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, 7, over for sleepovers.
—Stephanie Petit, People.com, 6 July 2025
Just a short drive away, Silverleaf—Canyon Creek Forest’s sister community—offers a similar experience in a distinct setting.
—Kansas City Star, 6 July 2025
Some of Florida’s clearest springs are a short drive away, and the Great Florida Birding Trail and 155-mile Big Bend Saltwater Paddling Trail are also in the area.
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 5 July 2025
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July 9, CBS News, 9 July 2025
The Middletons live a short drive away from the Prince and Princess of Wales' home base in Windsor and are a steady presence in their grandchildren's lives, often having Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, 7, over for sleepovers.
—Stephanie Petit, People.com, 6 July 2025
Just a short drive away, Silverleaf—Canyon Creek Forest’s sister community—offers a similar experience in a distinct setting.
—Kansas City Star, 6 July 2025
Some of Florida’s clearest springs are a short drive away, and the Great Florida Birding Trail and 155-mile Big Bend Saltwater Paddling Trail are also in the area.
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 5 July 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 18 Jul. 2025.
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