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drive

[drahyv] / draɪv /








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He expects the forecast to drive up the stock, which is off 13% year-to-date.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

The 7ft 4in France international, who has been named this season's defensive player of the year, hit his face on the floor after being knocked off his feet during a drive to the basket.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Infectious disease outbreaks drive up hospitalizations, increase the risk of long-term complications, strain health care systems and cost taxpayers.

From Salon • Apr. 22, 2026

With the improved resolution, the team was able to detect key statistical patterns of small, intense currents that drive vertical mixing.

From Science Daily • Apr. 22, 2026

“The bus stops at the end of the drive at seven thirty sharp, Ida B,” Daddy said at breakfast the next morning, even though he’d already told me that three times the day before.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan




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