as in car
a self-propelled passenger vehicle on four wheels
got a license to drive a motor vehicle the minute she turned 16
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Recent Examples of motor vehicle
The normal sentencing range for second-degree motor vehicle theft is two to six years.
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Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 4 Mar. 2026
It has also been associated with a greater risk of motor vehicle accidents.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 4 Mar. 2026
The 2009 endangerment finding, a key regulatory practice that has been in place for nearly 20 years, helps regulate green emissions standards for motor vehicles and engines.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 2 Mar. 2026
The law as it’s written does not require local departments of motor vehicles to proactively revoke or issue new driver’s licenses, said Krystal McFeders, a spokesperson for the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and KCK.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2026
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Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 4 Mar. 2026
It has also been associated with a greater risk of motor vehicle accidents.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 4 Mar. 2026
The 2009 endangerment finding, a key regulatory practice that has been in place for nearly 20 years, helps regulate green emissions standards for motor vehicles and engines.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 2 Mar. 2026
The law as it’s written does not require local departments of motor vehicles to proactively revoke or issue new driver’s licenses, said Krystal McFeders, a spokesperson for the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and KCK.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for motor vehicle
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The agents swarming the car to detain Rodriguez knew a lot about her and her husband, Medina said.—
Elise Hammond,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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If reaching a safe shelter is not possible, either crouch down in your car and shield your head, or leave your vehicle and find shelter in a ditch or ravine.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
7 Mar. 2026
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Considering how loyal the Boyle Heights community is, look for lots of fans supporting the team in Sacramento and when that bus returns home.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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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,
11 Mar. 2026
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Outstanding Picassos are hard to come by, and the same is true for great automobiles.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
6 Mar. 2026
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On Wednesday, Europe’s largest automobile association, ADAC, said gasoline and diesel prices had jumped by double digits in Germany over the past week.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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Though each room also provides complimentary waters, plus coffee pods and a Nespresso machine.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
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To protect these fragile machines, developers are supposed to invest in expensive battery storage or grid backups, ultimately driving up production costs and stalling the transition to affordable green fuel.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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The amendment allows a property owner to put two ADUs or tiny homes on wheels on lots.—
Mark Dee
March 12,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Mar. 2026
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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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Motor vehicle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motor%20vehicle. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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