How to Use mileage in a Sentence

mileage

noun
  • The movie gets a lot of mileage out of an old story.
  • The company has gotten a lot of mileage out of a simple idea.
  • My new car gets much better mileage than my old one did.
  • As 2023 rolls to a close, don’t let your mileage and points balances wane.
    Ramsey Qubein, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Dec. 2023
  • If so, that could lead to better gas mileage and a longer tire life.
    Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 5 Aug. 2023
  • Other trims in the lineup will offer you mileage in the very low 20s.
    Josh Max, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2023
  • The San Diego backlash over a mileage tax may be just the beginning.
    IEEE Spectrum, 28 Jan. 2023
  • This third loop is where the mileage really starts to break the players down.
    Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 17 May 2023
  • There is no mileage fee added for travel less than 60 miles.
    Ben Thomas | Bthomas@al.com, al, 15 Feb. 2023
  • There’s plenty of mileage left to cover as the Bruins hit the midpoint of Pac-12 play.
    Los Angeles Times, 2 Feb. 2023
  • The next best bet is a small trailer, which is low to the ground for easy loading and better gas mileage.
    Field & Stream Commerce Team, Field & Stream, 23 Jan. 2023
  • Even with so much mileage on his legs, his skill still shined through against Australia.
    James Wagner, New York Times, 3 Dec. 2022
  • But there’s no place on Condor’s site to put your mileage number.
    Scott McMurren, Anchorage Daily News, 8 July 2023
  • Lakota West’s football team got a lot of mileage from Mitch Bolden in the last four years.
    James Weber, The Enquirer, 3 Aug. 2023
  • According to McLaren, the GT achieves mileage of 15/22 mpg city/highway.
    Drew Dorian, Car and Driver, 21 Dec. 2022
  • Each chatbot is also creative in its own way, but the mileage will vary.
    WIRED, 30 Mar. 2023
  • Your mileage may vary to the point of completely sputtering out.
    Ann Hornaday, Washington Post, 21 Feb. 2024
  • This is the first time Alaska Airlines has offered less than the full mileage amount for tickets.
    Scott McMurren, Anchorage Daily News, 27 May 2023
  • For those folks and others with a Steam Deck, your mileage may vary on double dipping.
    Gene Park, Washington Post, 9 Nov. 2023
  • This is the first move by a major U.S. airline to restrict mileage earnings based on where a flight was booked.
    Chris Dong, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2024
  • Your mileage may vary, again, depending on your wine choice.
    Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2024
  • Millet gives you lots of mileage throughout a busy workweek.
    Maria Speck, Washington Post, 15 Oct. 2023
  • Gas mileage averages in the GT coupe are 15 miles per gallon in driving, 23 mpg on the highway.
    James Raia, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2024
  • This is why airlines see some customers doing mileage runs at the end of the year, just to earn better status.
    Jay L. Zagorsky, Fortune, 25 Jan. 2023
  • With all the mileage put on running shoes, their shelf life is short and a fresh start with a reliable pair could be the most welcome gift.
    Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Nov. 2023
  • The mileage wasn’t worth the opportunity to bring someone their lunch.
    Goldie Chan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2023
  • Also know that a heavy load will impact your gas mileage or battery range.
    Annie Gabillet, Travel + Leisure, 6 Dec. 2023
  • In good condition and with relatively low mileage, the car looked like a steal at $8,000.
    Ash-Har Quraishi, Amy Corral, Chris Hacker, CBS News, 17 Oct. 2023
  • Hours-long treks call for athletic sneakers that can take the extra mileage.
    Brett Williams, Men's Health, 20 Dec. 2022
  • The result is class-best mileage of 131 mpge, or the electric equivalent of one gallon of gasoline.
    IEEE Spectrum, 7 Mar. 2023

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