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Recent Examples of droshky
Wandering inside, the boy discovers a luxurious apartment, furnished with tapestries and mirrors; outside, a droshky driver invites him for a ride and then abruptly jumps out, leaving him the reins.
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Ruth Franklin, WSJ, 15 Mar. 2018
Ruth Franklin, WSJ, 15 Mar. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for droshky
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The diffuse forms of the Berlin Cathedral, Brandenburg Gate, and Leipziger Platz are still unmistakable against a foreground of pedestrians in modern dress, hackney coaches, and other symbols of the Industrial Revolution.—
The Editors of ARTnews,
ARTnews.com,
1 Sep. 2024
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Such vehicles were nothing new: Chariots came from the Romans, the curricle chair applied to royalty, and the French post chaise became the one-horse shay.—
Brenda Yenke,
cleveland.com,
7 Feb. 2018
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John Tortorella was hired as head coach in June 2022, helped establish a culture, had the young Flyers overachieving and then wore out his welcome — such is life as an NHL head coach and especially one named John Tortorella.—
Tom Dougherty,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Vegas has not lost in regulation since coach John Tortorella (6-0-1) took over after Bruce Cassidy was fired.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The group eventually developed a GPS system that could operate on Deere equipment, which eventually led to AutoTrac, the system that effectively ended farmers’ need to steer a machine while in the cab.—
Tyler Jett,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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The flat charge for a ride from cab stands at O'Hare International Airport to downtown (defined as an area bounded by Cermak Road, Fullerton Avenue, Ashland Avenue, and Lake Michigan) or to McCormick Place would go from $24 to $30 per person.—
Chris Tye,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The collective exhibit echoes themes of resilience, diligence and opportunity that resonate through the history of the Indian region and those who spread its cultures throughout the world.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
13 Apr. 2026
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For items on the list, EWG suggests buying organic or frozen versions, and diligence in washing all fruits and vegetables thoroughly.—
Andrew Adam Newman,
Fortune,
13 Apr. 2026
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The idea was that the Austin Healey would serve as a weekend roadster — a chariot of leisure for sunny morning drives with the family.—
Jesus R. Garcia,
Houston Chronicle,
5 Apr. 2026
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The vehicle is positioned as a Grand Opening car that redefines the luxury roadster segment.—
Tony Leopardo,
Mercury News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Everyone has a side hustle, but Michaels’ extracurricular gigs include producing some of the biggest comedy hits of all time.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
17 Apr. 2026
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Selling cars for a song When opera singer Andrew Hiers took a side gig as a car salesman in Cocoa, Florida, his talent was not as evident on the showroom floor.—
David Morgan,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The terrain is mostly flat, and there are plenty of electric buggies for whizzing around.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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Barns, open pastures, horses and buggies, and small towns define this stretch of Amish Country, offering a quiet change from the busy cities left behind.—
Abby Price,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Droshky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/droshky. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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