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driveway

[drahyv-wey] / ˈdraɪvˌweɪ /
NOUN
drive
Synonyms
STRONGEST


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The glory would be in seeing how quickly Nicolson could hustle a new and alarmingly large Bentley Continental GT S up the driveway without collecting any hay bales.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 18, 2026

A significant police presence remains at the house, with a BBC correspondent describing several police cars on the road outside and a police van on the driveway.

From BBC Jul. 10, 2026

The Post however reported a project cost of at least double -- $13 million -- which also includes renovations of the South Portico and adjacent driveway.

From Barron's Jul. 6, 2026

Set back from the main road behind a gated driveway, the dwelling sits on close to 10 acres, ensuring that the A-list duo was able to enjoy ample privacy whenever they were at home.

From MarketWatch Jul. 4, 2026

There were no cars in the driveway, and the front door stood open.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz

Yet his innovations in mass production transformed manufacturing, raised wages, lowered prices and put automobiles in the driveways of ordinary Americans.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 25, 2026

There are also semi-permanent art installations everywhere in the area, including along driveways and the roadside.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 31, 2026

People get some extra income by renting out their empty driveways, or unused spaces in residential car parks, while drivers get more choice, flexibility and value.

From BBC Mar. 20, 2026

Every week, they worked backward from that target — spending time with people in their living rooms, kitchens and driveways.

From Salon Feb. 3, 2026

Up ahead a few of the gas station owners could be seen sweeping snow from their driveways.

From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya



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