commute

Example Sentences

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Its Soviet-era power grid already needed upgrades before the blockade; now without fuel, Cubans can’t commute to work or school.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Patterson has been working remotely since the pandemic and estimates he is saving $200 in gas each month by skipping the commute.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

It has provided the backdrop for iconic photos of US presidents for decades and is often dubbed the "45-second commute" as it takes the commander-in-chief from the Oval Office to private quarters.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

He said he was lucky his daily commute to work was only 10 miles either way.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

It’s nice being out early, before the school run, before the commute gets going; the streets are empty and clean, the day full of possibility.

From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins