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Recent Examples of jitney
The measure also includes small changes to Houston's pedicab and jitney industries.
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Jay R. Jordan, Chron, 17 May 2022
Keelboats, jitney cars, horseless carriages, street cars, a railroad train, fire engine, skyway and even the Adm. Joe Fowler Sternwheeler on the Rivers of America all serve as people-movers.
—Roger Simmons, orlandosentinel.com, 1 Oct. 2021
Simon Berry started a jitney service that catered to Greenwood's Black community, who were barred from using White taxi services.
—Jazmin Goodwin, CNN, 16 May 2021
The seed for Lyft was planted when Logan Green, a California university student, saw jitney buses picking up passengers in Zimbabwe.
—Daniel Yergin, WSJ, 23 Apr. 2021
Sharon Kay Penman was born on Aug. 13, 1945, in New York City and raised in Atlantic City, where her father, William J. Penman, waited tables and drove a jitney.
—Clay Risen, BostonGlobe.com, 29 Jan. 2021
On July 20, 1916, The Chronicle ran an editorial supporting a jitney bus ban from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day.
—Bill Van Niekerken, SFChronicle.com, 15 Jan. 2020
There is a motif of animals transported on vehicles, such as a placid duck riding in the back of a jitney and a nervous sheep in a cage being hauled by a tractor.
—Peter Keough, BostonGlobe.com, 5 July 2018
For travel to Jersey City and New York, many residents rely on the jitney buses that run along several of Union City’s north-south arteries, and cost between $1.50 and $5 a ride, depending on the destination.
—New York Times, 9 May 2018
Jay R. Jordan, Chron, 17 May 2022
Keelboats, jitney cars, horseless carriages, street cars, a railroad train, fire engine, skyway and even the Adm. Joe Fowler Sternwheeler on the Rivers of America all serve as people-movers.
—Roger Simmons, orlandosentinel.com, 1 Oct. 2021
Simon Berry started a jitney service that catered to Greenwood's Black community, who were barred from using White taxi services.
—Jazmin Goodwin, CNN, 16 May 2021
The seed for Lyft was planted when Logan Green, a California university student, saw jitney buses picking up passengers in Zimbabwe.
—Daniel Yergin, WSJ, 23 Apr. 2021
Sharon Kay Penman was born on Aug. 13, 1945, in New York City and raised in Atlantic City, where her father, William J. Penman, waited tables and drove a jitney.
—Clay Risen, BostonGlobe.com, 29 Jan. 2021
On July 20, 1916, The Chronicle ran an editorial supporting a jitney bus ban from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day.
—Bill Van Niekerken, SFChronicle.com, 15 Jan. 2020
There is a motif of animals transported on vehicles, such as a placid duck riding in the back of a jitney and a nervous sheep in a cage being hauled by a tractor.
—Peter Keough, BostonGlobe.com, 5 July 2018
For travel to Jersey City and New York, many residents rely on the jitney buses that run along several of Union City’s north-south arteries, and cost between $1.50 and $5 a ride, depending on the destination.
—New York Times, 9 May 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jitney
Noun
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The Transportation Department will offer an opportunity to drive a bus around the parking lot with one of Duneland School’s bus trainers and speak with staff members.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
12 May 2025
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Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 May 2025
Noun
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The tariffs then took effect again on March 4, though Trump later paused tariffs on automobiles and exempted many products from the tariffs on March 6.—
Alison Durkee,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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At the same time, the president has imposed tariffs on various sectors such as automobile imports and steel and aluminum imports, with the threat to do the same on pharmaceutical imports.—
Brett Samuels,
The Hill,
16 May 2025
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After a rocky start in college and a life-altering car accident, Haubert refocused, eventually earning a business degree, an MBA, and finally, a law degree.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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The new couple, who seemingly confirmed their relationship in recent days after appearing on each other's Instagram pages, leaned in for a kiss and a close embrace after leaving a car.—
Tommy McArdle,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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In 2024, Ceres Rail brought back its scenic tourist train—a historic steam engine—that travels from Cape Town to Elgin Railway Market. Buses: While there are several local buses and minibuses (basically vans shuttling commuters), the best buses for visitors are the MyCiTi buses.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Apr. 2025
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Lazarre noted that police recently seized 10,000 bullets, weapons and drugs from a minibus in the town of Mirebalais, northeast of Port-au-Prince.—
Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports,
arkansasonline.com,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Keep calling the minivans Chrysler Pacifica, Town & Country, etc., but drop the expensive charade of developing other new vehicles for it.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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The boy was in the minivan with three other children, his parents and uncle when he was shot, just south of the intersection of 31st Street and Ashland Avenue.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2025
Noun
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The sweeping carriage driveway wasn’t just for show – it was designed with early motorcars in mind, back when the automobile was still a marvel.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
29 Apr. 2025
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Cotten gives a gloriously moving and humane performance as the motorcar manufacturer seen by George as an unwanted interloper.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
22 Jan. 2025
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The draft legislation, which represents the centerpiece of President Donald Trump's domestic economic agenda, proposes raising the nation's debt ceiling by $4 trillion, extends certain tax cuts from his first term, and adds new breaks on tips, overtime pay and auto loans.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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Bundling home and auto insurance with American Family can save you up to 23%.—
Brian Sloan,
CNBC,
12 May 2025
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Enlist a private session with a coach to help refine your backhand or simply look the part with gear from the Lacoste and Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc capsule collection that blends the two brands’ legendary codes.—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
18 May 2025
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Stephanie White, who got her first win as head coach of the Fever, also commented on Clark’s foul.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Jitney.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jitney. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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