as in busses
a self-propelled passenger vehicle on four wheels
with the coming of the horseless carriage, distances between places were greatly reduced and the national landscape was transformed
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Noun
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Pick-up locations include Belleville (closest full-size fleets), Toronto Pearson International Airport, or Picton for compact cars.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025 -
Meanwhile, the Hendrick cars could struggle.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Sep. 2025
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Do not follow large vehicles closely - Large vehicles like trucks or buses can create a spray of water that can reduce your visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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The tariffs issued on steel, aluminum and automobiles are unaffected by the ruling.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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Travel assistance Attending college far from home means that students will take planes, trains or automobiles to return home for holidays and other special events.—
Metro Creative Services,
Boston Herald,
31 Aug. 2025
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Religious personalities are among those resurrected by the machines.—
Geoff Brumfiel,
NPR,
7 Sep. 2025
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This trend held true on the real-world gaming tests, too; in some cases, the Blade 14 clung even tighter to the other machines.—
Matthew Buzzi,
PC Magazine,
7 Sep. 2025
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Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Included in the sale is the Meridian Carry-on, which measures 14 inches wide and 22 inches tall, wheels included.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Horseless carriages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/horseless%20carriages. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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