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motorist

[moh-ter-ist] / ˈmoʊ tər ɪst /
NOUN
driver
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The other man carried on and was eventually able to get help from a passing motorist, who alerted authorities.

From Barron's Aug. 24, 2026

“My car was nearly 20 years old, and I only carried liability and uninsured motorist coverage, not collision coverage.”

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 3, 2026

My car was nearly 20 years old, and I only carried liability and uninsured motorist coverage, not collision.

From MarketWatch Aug. 3, 2026

Footage from the officer's body-worn camera shows the moment on 16 June when the motorist pulled over to help armed police chase down the suspect.

From BBC Jun. 25, 2026

Bunderson wanted to avoid Dr. Strayer testifying to the jury that when a motorist is texting, or, for that matter, talking on the phone, they are unfocused and distracted.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel

He fled across a field and reached the A19 where motorists stopped to help him.

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

There is also uninsured and underinsured motorists coverage that may pay out if you are hit by a driver who doesn’t have sufficient auto insurance.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 9, 2026

The road between Mill Road and Hospital Road is currently closed in both directions, with motorists urged to seek alternative routes.

From BBC Aug. 7, 2026

But insurers and safety advocates argue it’s a more accurate way to determine how likely motorists are to get into a collision — and a method to encourage better driving.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 20, 2026

Broadly, the carriers argued that general education was sufficient to remind motorists about the risks of getting distracted by their devices.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel




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