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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Police say Square did not help the woman notify authorities before driving away.
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Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 20 May 2026
Guests can pick from a private vegetable garden and orchard, and Ostuni and Alberobello are both a quick drive away.
—Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 18 May 2026
Likewise, Colorado risks driving away its wealthiest residents with higher income tax rates, said Walker.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 18 May 2026
Death is seen as a transition, with crying, singing, and movement by mourners helping drive away evil spirits.
—ABC News, 18 May 2026
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Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 20 May 2026
Guests can pick from a private vegetable garden and orchard, and Ostuni and Alberobello are both a quick drive away.
—Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 18 May 2026
Likewise, Colorado risks driving away its wealthiest residents with higher income tax rates, said Walker.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 18 May 2026
Death is seen as a transition, with crying, singing, and movement by mourners helping drive away evil spirits.
—ABC News, 18 May 2026
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“Drive away.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drive%20away. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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