minibus

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Recent Examples of minibus His comments came after a Russian drone hit a minibus carrying civilians near the front lines in Ukraine’s Sumy region, killing nine people and injuring seven, according to local officials. Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 17 May 2025 The minibus is manufactured in Turkey and the final assembly is currently in Canada. Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025 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 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 See All Example Sentences for minibus
Recent Examples of Synonyms for minibus
Noun
  • The two men were the only Black people on the bus on July 13, the complaint said.
    Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2025
  • Nashville leaders said the market’s meant to be much more than just a simple diversion for passengers catching a bus ride to or from the downtown transit center, though.
    Austin Hornbostel, The Tennessean, 11 July 2025
Noun
  • The worker then pointed across the lot to Norman — who was washing someone’s car, tending to his summer job, minding his business.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2025
  • On top of that, Gary stole Rawls’ car and used it to set in motion a getaway.
    Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 14 July 2025
Noun
  • The tax break applies to the purchase of new cars, motorcycles, sport utility vehicles, minivans, vans and pickup trucks weighing less than 14,000 pounds (referred to as light vehicles).
    Alain Sherter, CBS News, 14 July 2025
  • Malaya had the harder task of getting the minivan’s back door open as the water quickly rose, her father said.
    Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 11 July 2025
Noun
  • Rachel Weissman, executive coach and keynote speaker, helps Fortune 500 and startups master strategic communication and leadership presence.
    Rachel Weissman, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
  • And, along with pitching coach Ruben Niebla, Fritz has worked with Morejón the past three seasons as a member of the bullpen.
    Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 July 2025
Noun
  • The measure also includes small changes to Houston's pedicab and jitney industries.
    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
Noun
  • Their vehicles were part of a long line of automobiles lining a block of Genesee Street during Scoop Waukegan over the weekend.
    Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
  • Italy is renowned for its sophisticated style and taste, which permeate various aspects of its culture, including fashion, food, wine, and automobiles.
    Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Noun
  • The authorities added that, before being arrested, the owners put the lion in a van and attempted to flee to a neighboring district.
    Logan Holland, People.com, 7 July 2025
  • Brown provided the raft for the group’s protest and followed along in a van, while another vehicle trailed with emergency lights flashing.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2025
Noun
  • Students at Marshall Fundamental Secondary School, many of whom lost their homes in the January firestorm, were stood up Saturday by limousine service Wize Guy Entertainment, which nonprofit organization Alice’s Kids had paid to transport them to the dance, according to the head of the nonprofit.
    Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
  • Travel expense reports show board members regularly use limousine services to go to and from the airport when traveling on the district’s dime, and have indulged in steak dinners sometimes for $300 a person on one meal.
    Samantha Moilanen, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025

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“Minibus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minibus. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.

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