driven

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The long-end sector will likely be driven by overseas yields and oil prices, while the short- and medium-term sectors will probably take cues from any effects on the real economy, the members add.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Netflix said Hastings' decision to step down was driven by a desire to focus more on philanthropy and other pursuits.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Unlike miners, whose growth is tied to commodity pricing, Gold.com’s core earnings are driven by the spread it captures on each transaction—the difference between what customers pay and the metal’s spot price.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

“Enrollment declined across all school types this year, driven largely by long-term factors such as declining birth rates and changes in migration patterns due to cost of living.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

Then, as if driven by a motor, I ran downstairs to the kitchen sink and pulled out a heavy-duty garbage bag and a roll of duct tape from the junk drawer.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen