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.
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Officers said Murillo drove away in a black Ford SUV.
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Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 13 June 2026
To further explore Costa Rica’s South Pacific Coast—named one of our Best Places to Go in 2026—consider extending your trip to Uvita, a classic Costa Rica surf town that's an easy two-hour drive away.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 June 2026
After the attack, the victim was able to return to her car and drive away but crashed into a light pole roughly a half-mile later at Perkins and Hueneme roads.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 12 June 2026
The Midland officer, who was uninjured, reportedly tried to pull over Mata Villarreal, who drove away before fleeing on foot.
—Robert McGreevy , Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026
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Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 13 June 2026
To further explore Costa Rica’s South Pacific Coast—named one of our Best Places to Go in 2026—consider extending your trip to Uvita, a classic Costa Rica surf town that's an easy two-hour drive away.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 June 2026
After the attack, the victim was able to return to her car and drive away but crashed into a light pole roughly a half-mile later at Perkins and Hueneme roads.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 12 June 2026
The Midland officer, who was uninjured, reportedly tried to pull over Mata Villarreal, who drove away before fleeing on foot.
—Robert McGreevy , Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026
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“Drive away.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drive%20away. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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