drive at

Example Sentences

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"Blindkilde Brown has had a very good season. She's a player who likes to get on the ball, and in pockets of space to drive at players," said Johnson.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Michael Whitaker used to drive at an average of 65 miles an hour to 68 mph, hauling heavy equipment between Iowa, Maryland, Georgia and the Carolinas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

If he was slow to react, PSG would drop an attacker deep, who could then get on the ball, turn and drive at the defence, with space between him and an out-of-position Konate.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

“But we are aiming for that level four autonomy, where you don’t have to drive at all.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

“Well, you notice the teacher don’t always call on somebody with his hand up. She lets drive at the others and, sure enough, they don’t know.”

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck