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 driver briefly stopped but then drove away.
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Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 17 Feb. 2026
The car is then shown driving away from the scene.
—Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Feb. 2026
Local officials have said video of the shooting shows Good was driving away from federal agents, not toward them.
—Erin Glynn, Cincinnati Enquirer, 17 Feb. 2026
The concierge team can assist guests in arranging appointments at Cure Spa (five-minute drive away), as well as personal training sessions, daily gym passes, or group workout classes at Advantage Personal Training (an eight-minute drive away).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Feb. 2026
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Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 17 Feb. 2026
The car is then shown driving away from the scene.
—Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Feb. 2026
Local officials have said video of the shooting shows Good was driving away from federal agents, not toward them.
—Erin Glynn, Cincinnati Enquirer, 17 Feb. 2026
The concierge team can assist guests in arranging appointments at Cure Spa (five-minute drive away), as well as personal training sessions, daily gym passes, or group workout classes at Advantage Personal Training (an eight-minute drive away).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Feb. 2026
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“Drive away.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drive%20away. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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