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Recent Examples of driver
My chief lieutenant test driver, Denver attorney Roger Adams, joined me for the primary evaluation drive.
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Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 21 Mar. 2026
Beyond the pedestrianized streets and bike lanes, the familiar cacophony of drivers honking their frustration is, if anything, louder than ever — as are the grumbles from those who rely on buses now snarled in endless jams.
—Lisa Courbebaisse, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026
An oil truck driver reversed into a 44-year-old pedestrian on the Upper East Side, went to check on him, then got back into his rig and drove off, prosecutors said Saturday.
—Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 21 Mar. 2026
Like drivers across the country, Austinites have been watching gas prices — and events in the Middle East — closely.
—Travis Webb, Austin American Statesman, 21 Mar. 2026
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Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 21 Mar. 2026
Beyond the pedestrianized streets and bike lanes, the familiar cacophony of drivers honking their frustration is, if anything, louder than ever — as are the grumbles from those who rely on buses now snarled in endless jams.
—Lisa Courbebaisse, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026
An oil truck driver reversed into a 44-year-old pedestrian on the Upper East Side, went to check on him, then got back into his rig and drove off, prosecutors said Saturday.
—Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 21 Mar. 2026
Like drivers across the country, Austinites have been watching gas prices — and events in the Middle East — closely.
—Travis Webb, Austin American Statesman, 21 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for driver
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Born to a working-class family in a wealthy part of London in 1929 — his father was a chauffeur and his mother a part-time cook — Deighton grew up with a keen eye for the intricacies and absurdities of Britain’s class system.—
Jill Lawless,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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For example, at a typical airport or corporate drop-off, chauffeurs would get out and open the door for the client.—
Brett Berk,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Mar. 2026
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The event, organized by the Shelby County Republican Party, turned out a small crowd and was greeted by some supportive honks from motorists, but also some cursing at Trump from people in at least two cars passing by.—
Oren Oppenheim,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Three innocent motorists were struck by Randolph, though only the accident with Bouffard is detailed in the records provided to the Herald.—
Brittany Wallman,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2026
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Denver is considering drop its two scooter providers in favor of a sole operator — a company called Veo that plans to offer cheaper prices for rides and more scooter options.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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With a simple tank-swapping system and the ability to fly for several hours, these drones can effectively cover more ground than a human operator’s typical workday.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
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Known for his competitiveness and technical skill, Larson is respected across NASCAR as a true wheelman.—
Marcus Smith,
Sacbee.com,
15 Nov. 2025
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Getaway driver extraordinaire Jim Ellis (Josh Holloway) is a very good wheelman who enjoys being a very good wheelman.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
15 May 2025
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“Driver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/driver. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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