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Recent Examples of minivan
For instance, the dearth of vehicles with enough seating when your family surpasses minivan capacity.
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Caleb Harris, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
In January 2022, law enforcement conducted a motor vehicle stop and reportedly seized $92,000 from a hidden compartment in the minivan, according to court records.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 2 July 2025
During the fight, Smith grabbed her phone, threw it out of the minivan, then grabbed the steering wheel and tried to crash, according to police.
—Mitchell Willetts, Miami Herald, 15 June 2025
Listen to this article LONDON (AP) — A 53-year-old British man plowed a minivan into a crowd of Liverpool soccer fans who were celebrating the city’s Premier League championship Monday, injuring more than 45 people as shouts of joy turned into shrieks of terror.
—Brian Melley, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2025
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Caleb Harris, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
In January 2022, law enforcement conducted a motor vehicle stop and reportedly seized $92,000 from a hidden compartment in the minivan, according to court records.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 2 July 2025
During the fight, Smith grabbed her phone, threw it out of the minivan, then grabbed the steering wheel and tried to crash, according to police.
—Mitchell Willetts, Miami Herald, 15 June 2025
Listen to this article LONDON (AP) — A 53-year-old British man plowed a minivan into a crowd of Liverpool soccer fans who were celebrating the city’s Premier League championship Monday, injuring more than 45 people as shouts of joy turned into shrieks of terror.
—Brian Melley, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for minivan
Noun
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Late this spring, I was led into a car in Kyiv, blindfolded, and driven to a secret factory in western Ukraine.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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The Mustang Stampede celebrates the 1964 creation of the Ford Mustangs and features a parade of cars driving across the Mackinac Bridge, along with food and family-friendly activities, the Bridge Authority's website says.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
14 July 2025
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By the time the minibus reached Wales’ border, a letter was written.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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Amid disarray, Trump says only a Putin sit-down can save Ukraine peace talks In Istanbul, a Reuters reporter saw the first vehicles arriving at the talks venue, including white minibuses and several black cars.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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White is believed to have been taken away in the SUV with an unknown license plate, police said in the Amber Alert.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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Authorities said in criminal complaints filed in both Minidoka and Cassia counties that Benjamin Roy Naylor, 56, entered the homes of three of the victims Tuesday and shot them to death, and also was responsible for the fatal shooting of a man whose body was found in an SUV.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
11 July 2025
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Those charges came after a mother found her child's bus had not moved for 10 minutes when checking an app that tracked the bus's location.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
11 July 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 Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 July 2025
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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
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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
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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
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The back-to-back performances came after Ware’s effort was admonished by coach Erik Spoelstra at a Saturday practice.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
15 July 2025
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The Justice Bus, a blue Sprinter van, is covered with information about how to contact Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid.—
Lauren Breunig,
Twin Cities,
20 July 2025
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The official, Hamza al-Amarin, was driving a van with the insignia of the organization, known as the White Helmets, when he was stopped by fighters, the statement said.—
Ghaith Alsayed,
Chicago Tribune,
18 July 2025
Noun
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Israel can and must be the engine of the crypto industry rather than a trailing wagon.—
Tomer Niv,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Everything from the Conestoga wagon to early computer processing was developed along it.—
James Dodson
July 7,
Literary Hub,
7 July 2025
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“Minivan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minivan. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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