driving

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Economists have been alert to signs of broader inflationary pressures since the war in Iran began driving up energy prices last month.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

But it is worth noting the influencers and pundits driving this trend tend to have a stronger affinity for the institution than the more casual cradle Catholics.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026

Beyond the winning, Guerra cited Shohei Ohtani as a driving force behind the Dodgers’ popularity, and not just as a tourist attraction, merchandise driver, and the foremost product endorser in sports.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

Behind the wheel of her Kia, she began following them; Ringstrom insists her driving was safe and lawful.

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026

After noon dinner in a landscape of steaming innards, coiling sausage, and long pans of scrapple, Eugene Hammond was suddenly before us, drawing on his driving gloves, lowering his goggles.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck