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driven

[driv-uhn] / ˈdrɪv ən /


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The rupee's slide comes as India faces a widening current account deficit driven by costly energy imports.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

Their rise has been rapid, driven almost entirely by the strength of their live performances and word of mouth.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

His rise was also driven by an obsession with performance stats, people who work with him say.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

It makes sense to compare the debuts of the pioneering web browser and the AI agent, because the rallies that followed were driven by a similar need — the need for more speed.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

“Wish Mom could have driven us,” she said.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix




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