autopilot

Example Sentences

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They allow us to run on autopilot during routine tasks like brushing our teeth or driving along a familiar road, freeing up mental energy for other thoughts.

From Science Daily • Feb. 16, 2026

She advises writing down what's working in your life, what's draining you or no longer fits, and where are you running on autopilot.

From BBC • Dec. 26, 2025

The scrutiny over Tesla’s autopilot and Full Self-Drive features comes as Musk tries to prove that his self-driving robotaxis are safe and effective.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2025

The resulting jumble, however, is unlikely to outperform a simpler, cheaper autopilot portfolio consisting only of a handful or two of index funds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025

Missing settled over the girls like a sudden coat of snow shaken loose from an awning, and they moved forward on autopilot, dazed smiles in place, and stated their names and representative states.

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray