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motorist

[moh-ter-ist] / ˈmoʊ tər ɪst /
NOUN
driver
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Salazar was identified as the suspect after a motorist contacted authorities regarding a driver who had aggressively confronted him minutes before Clinkunbroomer was killed, according to evidence presented at a prior hearing.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 25, 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

And in Vologda, Nikolai, a motorist who declined to give his surname, said "more stations have started working again, and petrol deliveries have become more frequent. Naturally, the queues have shrunk".

From Barron's Jul. 18, 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

A bid to reduce fuel duty for three months to help motorists deal with the cost of living crisis has been withdrawn.

From BBC Sep. 6, 2026

He also criticised the EU's new emissions trading system that will from 2028 require fuel suppliers, rather than end consumers such as households or motorists, to monitor and report their emissions.

From Barron's Sep. 4, 2026

The fire broke out on the A31 near Ringwood, Hampshire, shortly after 17:20 BST on Sunday, forcing some motorists to abandon their vehicles.

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

A terrible storm came around the first of February, bringing with it downed power lines, stranded motorists, and, for me, a bout of hallucinations.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt




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