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Recent Examples of sport-utility vehicle
In 2013, a sport utility vehicle plowed into a crowd near Tiananmen Square in Beijing, killing two and injuring dozens; and in 2014, a group armed with long knives attacked people at a train station in the southwestern city of Kunming, killing 31.
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David Pierson, New York Times, 29 May 2025
The vehicle could be a car, minivan, van, sport utility vehicle, pickup truck or even a motorcycle.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 4 June 2025
Phillips shot Fischer to death after a brief sport utility vehicle chase.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2025
Cervantes’ vehicle was broadsided by a sport utility vehicle about 1:30 p.m. Monday near 14th and S streets, according to police.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2025
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David Pierson, New York Times, 29 May 2025
The vehicle could be a car, minivan, van, sport utility vehicle, pickup truck or even a motorcycle.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 4 June 2025
Phillips shot Fischer to death after a brief sport utility vehicle chase.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2025
Cervantes’ vehicle was broadsided by a sport utility vehicle about 1:30 p.m. Monday near 14th and S streets, according to police.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sport-utility vehicle
Noun
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The new vehicle combines a powerhouse, open-road luxury sedan with an electric sports car’s leanings.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
13 July 2025
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The video showcases Scott and his crew tearing up Texas streets in exotic sports cars and supercharged Ford trucks, even making a pit stop at a Formula 1 race.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
11 July 2025
Noun
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During the finale, Carrie received a phone call from Samantha, who was seen in the backseat of a town car.—
Stacy Lambe,
People.com,
27 June 2025
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This little town car is a version of the BYD Seagull which sells for less than $10,000 in China.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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Town officials acknowledge that revaluation has driven up home values, but contend that nearly 60% of homeowners would pay less next year because lower motor vehicle taxes would offset property tax increases.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
15 July 2025
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At the same time, older children are more likely to die due to gun violence, motor vehicle accidents, and substance abuse.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
14 July 2025
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The new Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake is, in fact, the first all-electric station wagon from the marque, and among its topline features is a panoramic roof, more space, and the ability to get 192 miles in 10 minutes of charging, according to Mercedes.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
15 July 2025
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Chances are your mind went straight to an old-fashioned station wagon or minivan traversing country roads and scenic byways.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
4 July 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
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
Noun
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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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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 steering wheel and gauge cluster were offset by two inches, while the climate controls, identical to the Murciélago’s, were taken from a Rover 45 hatchback.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Rivals for the Mazda 3’s hatchback include the Honda Civic hatchback, Subaru Impreza, Volkswagen Golf GTI and Toyota GR Corolla.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
18 May 2025
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“Sport-utility vehicle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sport-utility%20vehicle. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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