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Recent Examples of sport-utility vehicle
The robbers fled in a sport-utility vehicle in an unknown direction, police said.
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Lou Kleinberg,
CBS News,
22 Dec. 2025
For the Tesla Model Y (sport-utility vehicle), this translates into a potential driving range extension of nearly 90 miles (about 145 km) without increasing the battery pack’s size.
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Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Sep. 2025
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Lou Kleinberg,
CBS News,
22 Dec. 2025
For the Tesla Model Y (sport-utility vehicle), this translates into a potential driving range extension of nearly 90 miles (about 145 km) without increasing the battery pack’s size.
—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sport-utility vehicle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sport-utility vehicle
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Earlier this week, the Italian sports car maker announced its longtime chief marketing and commercial officer, Enrico Galliera, is leaving the company.
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Like a sports car needs to warm its engine.
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The app, called Cherry, lasted only a year, but Sacks did better with another early-stage investment in a company that sent a town car to pick you up.
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EVs would make ideal little town cars, catering for maybe 90% of driving needs.
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The 33-year-old woman was charged with misdemeanor fleeing to elude arrest with a motor vehicle and second degree trespassing, records show.
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Zapata-Vera is charged with two counts of second-degree vehicular homicide, two counts of second-degree leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident resulting in death and two counts of third-degree endangering an injured victim, the prosecutor's office said.
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For those who miss the vibe of a station wagon, there is the bZ Woodland, and an all-electric Highlander is nearing the showroom, too.
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Neither will be a station wagon nor a sports car, however.
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Lena Dunham was spotted in the back of an SUV, while producer Jack Antonoff was photographed by paparazzi stepping out in an oversized black blazer and matching slacks.
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Page Six posted photos of Gigi Hadid, Bradley Cooper, and Swift’s close friend Ashley Avignone whisking over in yet another SUV.
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For the little ones, bring their bike, wagon, scooter or stroller to decorate before taking a Liberty Lap through the park.
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Its long roofline, gently sloping rear hatch and clean body sides give it an upscale wagon appearance that stands apart from the sea of boxy crossovers.
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The trade comes after years of uncertainty surrounding Milwaukee's direction following the departure of championship-winning head coach Mike Budenholzer in 2023 and caps a steady decline that culminated in the Bucks missing the 2026 playoffs.
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University of Michigan men's basketball coach Dusty May is leaving for the Dallas Mavericks head coaching job, two sources confirmed to CBS News Texas Monday morning.
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In Irkutsk, Russia, a man is seen leaning into the open window of a hatchback and repeatedly hitting another motorist.
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Toyota's hybrid hatchback is noted for its affordability, excellent gas mileage, and recent redesign.
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“Sport-utility vehicle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sport-utility%20vehicle. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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