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Recent Examples of minivan
Eventually they were put on a plane — then a minivan — to the facility in Texas.
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Mica Rosenberg, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
The driver of the minivan, Jean Woolley, was 85 at the time.
—Joel Rose, NPR, 23 Mar. 2026
Chrysler, which was once one of the most profitable nameplates in the automotive industry, has shrunk to offering only one style of car, a minivan.
—Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 5 Mar. 2026
One person was killed, and two others were injured when a minivan and a small pickup truck collided head-on shortly after Wednesday evening’s rush hour in Independence, a police spokesman said.
—Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2026
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Mica Rosenberg, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
The driver of the minivan, Jean Woolley, was 85 at the time.
—Joel Rose, NPR, 23 Mar. 2026
Chrysler, which was once one of the most profitable nameplates in the automotive industry, has shrunk to offering only one style of car, a minivan.
—Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 5 Mar. 2026
One person was killed, and two others were injured when a minivan and a small pickup truck collided head-on shortly after Wednesday evening’s rush hour in Independence, a police spokesman said.
—Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for minivan
Noun
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Yet immigration agents now routinely wear masks, drive unmarked cars, and refuse to identify themselves.—
Oriana van Praag,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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The woman had diamond rings and other jewelry, as well as cash and keys to a car.—
Kevin Foster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
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To celebrate the 75th birthday of the bus, or Kombi, there’s a limited run of 75 moss green Transporter minibuses fitted with all the Sportline extras.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Feb. 2026
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House Republicans narrowly won a procedural vote Tuesday to tee up a funding package that includes a five-bill minibus and a two-week continuing resolution for the Department of Homeland Security.—
Ryan Mancini,
The Hill,
3 Feb. 2026
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Woods was seen leaving the jail in the passenger seat of a black SUV after his release on bail late Friday, according to The Associated Press.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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Roybal-Smith previously pleaded guilty to vehicular assault charges in 2016 after leading Littleton police on a high-speed chase that ended with the man crashing into a parked SUV, according to previous reporting.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
30 Mar. 2026
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Keep a distance from high profile vehicles such as trucks, buses and vehicles towing trailers.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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For those who have the option, more are contemplating walking, cycling, carpooling or catching the bus or train to get some relief.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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This quote is typically associated with marketing for ultra high end bespoke automobiles that emphasize similarly unmatched craftsmanship of watches and cars.—
Tony Leopardo,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Relatedly, automobiles are more fuel-efficient, so motorists don't have to fill up as frequently, ClearBridge Investments analyst Josh Jamner points out.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Keller girls basketball coach Kate Goldberg shared a moment with her former star before the game and previously had gushed about her work ethic and mentality.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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But the coaches are trying to be smart, looking at the long run.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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The van’s speakers played a high-volume mashup of construction sounds, Jordan Peterson lectures, Marine Corps drills, and mumbling voices.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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That means space for a family-size floor plan complete with the interior bathroom smaller vans simply can't fit.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Mar. 2026
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Among the crowd of thousands, children could be seen blowing bubbles, playing on the park’s outdoor exercise equipment and being pushed around in strollers and wagons.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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Campspot highlighted the ranch’s creative accommodations and its many one-of-a-kind outdoor experiences including its ranch wagon accommodations, horse feeding and pet friendly cabins.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Minivan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minivan. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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