notchbacks

noun

plural of notchback
as in sports cars

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  1. motor vehicles
  2. wagons
  3. coaches
Noun
  • While Tesla's primary business remains manufacturing EVs, Musk has signaled that the company is shifting away from traditional motor vehicles.
    — Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • And fourth, when writing and passing the Clean Air Act, Congress specifically chose to preempt state regulations on emissions from new motor vehicles.
    — Patrick Parenteau, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of motor vehicles
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  • The same thing can happen here where SpaceX will sell something that’ll probably rely on other assets that are out there, even if the telcos themselves are circling the wagons.
    — Nilay Patel, The Verge, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Admission includes access to the park’s rides and attractions, including the replica steam-engine train, hay wagons, carousel and ponies.
    — David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of wagons
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  • Teachers, coaches, small businesses, housing advocates and neighbors from across the city have said yes.
    — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The selection committee voting on the rankings includes six current athletic directors, four former head coaches, two former All-American football players and one former sportswriter.
    — Los Angeles Times Staff, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of coaches
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