driven

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“Markets continue to price in a heightened geopolitical risk premium driven by escalating U.S.-Iran tensions and the looming deadline on reopening the Strait of Hormuz,” the chief investment officer says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

He said Roberts had been responding to a "grave emergency" which could have resulted in the death of a child, but he should still have driven with caution and care.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Contributions to individual retirement accounts have hit a record high, driven by enthusiasm for Roth contributions and increased awareness about the need for retirement security, Fidelity Investments said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Mollins added this is being driven by both vehicle units and average selling prices, but with a “smaller outperformance gap relative to forecasts from earlier in the quarter.”

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

Last weekend, Ethan had driven us there in his uncle’s pickup.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith