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drink-driving

British  

noun

    1. driving a car after drinking alcohol

    2. ( as modifier )

      drink-driving offences

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The Welsh government said: "We take road safety seriously and work closely with key partners to use electronic signage and other communication channels to warn drivers about the dangers of drink-driving."

From BBC • Sep. 19, 2021

Teenager Mitch Iles will shoot for Australia at the Rio de Janeiro Games following the disqualification of double Olympic champion Michael Diamond for drink-driving and firearms offences.

From Reuters • Jul. 3, 2016

The Russian Orthodox Church has come under fire following recent stories about church officials being involved in drink-driving and road rage attacks.

From BBC • Oct. 16, 2012

The England bowler Graeme Swann has been found not guilty of drink-driving.

From The Guardian • Feb. 16, 2011

The Joy of Six: Oft-forgotten Fairs and Uefa Cup classics | Scott Murray More top stories Graeme Swann arrested on suspicion of drink-driving Saturday clockwatch - live!

From The Guardian • Apr. 3, 2010

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