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Recent Examples of sport-utility vehicle
The sport utility vehicle, which began as a humble workhorse designed to haul families and groceries, has increasingly morphed into a four-wheeled missile that happens to have cargo space and a plethora of cupholders.
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Sean Evans, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2025
The robbers fled in a sport-utility vehicle in an unknown direction, police said.
—Lou Kleinberg, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025
The investigation showed that a sport utility vehicle driven by the 47-year-old woman struck the rear of a slowing semitrailer, according to the release.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 13 Nov. 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
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Sean Evans, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2025
The robbers fled in a sport-utility vehicle in an unknown direction, police said.
—Lou Kleinberg, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025
The investigation showed that a sport utility vehicle driven by the 47-year-old woman struck the rear of a slowing semitrailer, according to the release.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 13 Nov. 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sport-utility vehicle
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For purists, that will be the biggest downside to the RS5 going PHEV, and a challenge for Audi engineers, who will need to build a car with the driving dynamics of a sports car in a package that will likely weigh over two tons.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
5 Feb. 2026
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In 1985, Marty McFly (played by Lucas Hallauer) is a skateboarding high schooler who is accidentally sent back to 1955 in a time machine — ensconced in a DeLorean sports car — by nutty off-the-books scientist Doc Brown (David Josefsberg).—
Rod Stafford Hagwood,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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Days unfold through a series of private visits, backed by a luxury town car for any spur-of-the-moment detours.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
31 Jan. 2026
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Jerry eventually sent an assistant back in a town car to quietly retrieve the soup anyway.—
Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Nov. 2025
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According to state police, both Santiago and Reddick refused medical attention at the scene and were charged with various motor vehicle and narcotics offenses.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
7 Feb. 2026
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The agency is one of four — voter, motor vehicle and labor records are the others — from which the state pulls jurors, but is the only one that doesn’t include date of birth information.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Now, Audi is hinting that a new RS5 might be in the making, but in plug-in hybrid form and in the greatest segment of them all, as a station wagon.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
5 Feb. 2026
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The side profile is a mashup of a low-riding SUV and a station wagon with a pinch of minivan.—
Caleb Jacobs,
The Drive,
4 Feb. 2026
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According to the preliminary investigation, the driver of a black Cadillac Escalade SUV exited the parking lot of the Playhouse Gentleman's Club at a high rate of speed, lost control and then slammed into the deputy's vehicle.—
Steven Yablonski,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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The Pilot is one of America’s favorite family vehicles, a three-row SUV that seats seven or eight.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
9 Feb. 2026
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The farm also offers other events including a sweet pea maze (included with admission), $8 wagon tours, gold sluice mining, wine tasting, crafts, yoga, sound baths and more at additional cost.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
7 Feb. 2026
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Maybe someone brought in a wagon to sell to hot chocolate and hot dogs.—
Jacques Kelly,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Jan. 2026
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In the fourth quarter, Hornets coach Charles Lee was tossed from the game and needed to be held back after screaming at officials following a no-call when his player, Grant Williams, collided with Pistons’ Paul Reed.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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In the eyes of Lakers coach JJ Redick, every team his group faces is a test.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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Launched in 2010 as an answer no one asked for to the Scion xB and Honda Element, the hatchback was the most affordable model in Kia’s lineup.—
Robert Duffer,
AJC.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Now available as a sedan, hatchback, or SUV, offering both gas and hybrid power trains, with modern tech and touch screen infotainment.—
Tony Leopardo,
Mercury News,
18 Jan. 2026
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“Sport-utility vehicle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sport-utility%20vehicle. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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