driven

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The increase was driven by growth in the company’s retail and wholesale segments, partially offset by a decline for its Joybird brand.

From The Wall Street Journal

The decrease in profit was primarily driven by gains on asset sales of more than $350 million in the prior-year quarter, Caesars said.

From The Wall Street Journal

The EU's climate monitor, however, says the last three years have been the hottest globally on record, driven by rising greenhouse gas emissions that are causing global warming.

From Barron's

If unemployment rises, officials will have to determine whether they are facing a temporary downturn that calls for rate cuts, or a structural adjustment driven by technology.

From Barron's

Of course, “moves this sharp driven by narrative and/or fear usually have a way of reversing themselves,” notes Jefferies analyst Carey Kaufman in his weekly consumer roundup.

From Barron's