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Recent Examples of driver
Last week, as drivers got back to their routine commutes after the holiday stretch, prices jumped.
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Miami Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
The driver was detained pending further investigation.
—City News Service, Daily News, 12 Jan. 2026
The driver behind the high beef prices is low cattle numbers nationwide, Bill said.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 11 Jan. 2026
In future years, one factor stands out as the main driver of higher costs, according to TEPRI’s report: Texas utilities are spending much more money to build and upgrade power lines.
—Claire Hao, Houston Chronicle, 7 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for driver
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Playing the part of Blake’s conniving chauffeur Michael Culhane was Wayne Northrop, who appeared on the show in seasons 1 and 7.—
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Arriving in period 1920s dress, bowler hat and leather vest in place, Correll prepared to turn the crank on his ’14 Model T, fully aware of how the term chauffeur fracture came to be.—
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There may also be unique circumstances in which a driver does not carry enough coverage to pay for damage to your vehicle, which is where uninsured motorist protection comes into play.—
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The motorist then put her vehicle into reverse, then into drive.—
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The regional grid operator typically directs the cheapest units to run first, which means wind — which carries no cost for fuel — will be called on more, as more facilities get up and running.—
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The Electric Reliability Council of Texas, the state’s main grid operator, said data centers will cause Texas energy demand to surge 71% by 2031.—
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Known for his competitiveness and technical skill, Larson is respected across NASCAR as a true wheelman.—
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Getaway driver extraordinaire Jim Ellis (Josh Holloway) is a very good wheelman who enjoys being a very good wheelman.—
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“Driver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/driver. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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