cabbie

Example Sentences

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Again and again, I observed Harvey navigate the madness like a seasoned cabbie: edging purposefully into traffic, claiming lane position, anticipating the flow of pedestrians, creeping forward to signal intent—not just smart but clever.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026

The neo-noir psychological drama stars Robert De Niro as Travis Bickle, a lonely, insomniac Vietnam War veteran who takes a job as a night-shift cabbie in New York City.

From Salon • Jan. 7, 2026

As the cabbie, Vietnamese French actor Hiep Tran Nghia wins over the audience with his alertness and sensitivity.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 18, 2023

Peebles is now retired from music and works as a cabbie in Glasgow.

From BBC • May 12, 2023

A cabbie on a mission honks long and loud at another cabbie, also on a mission.

From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon