automatic pilot

Example Sentences

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“The sailboat crew were either unable to avoid collision” or they could have been down below with Theros on automatic pilot, an anonymous source told Saltwire.

From BBC • Jul. 21, 2024

I’ve never gone to work in these last six years on automatic pilot.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2022

Stupid, probably, but when you’re in shock, it’s like you’re on automatic pilot.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 9, 2021

Complacency and dependency on an automatic pilot seems to be a root cause of those accidents, too.

From New York Times • Nov. 16, 2018

On automatic pilot I got dressed and let Tilly out.

From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings