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drove

[drohv] / droʊv /


Example Sentences

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As we drove home, we were both fuming.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026

But on the day of that hearing, prosecutors say Fritsch drove from Southern California across the border into Mexico.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

While semiconductor and memory stocks drove the index higher, an animal health stock and consulting companies rounded out the laggards.

From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026

Publishers, meanwhile, are grappling with how to remain visible—and generate ad dollars—as a link-heavy search experience that drove traffic is being replaced by chatbot-driven search featuring AI-generated summaries.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026

In a couple of mighty blows, he drove the first nail home.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck




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