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are motoring
  • present progressive of motor.

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Those economies are motoring ahead, however, and Britain’s planned departure from the EU in March 2019 makes its future harder to predict.

From Reuters • Nov. 2, 2017

We’ve become semi-competent Irish roadsters but, even better, we are motoring in the opposite direction of the many tour buses.

From Washington Post • Sep. 1, 2016

GCB opens in California, where a married Ponzi-schemer and his mistress are motoring toward the Mexican border.

From Slate • Mar. 2, 2012

Straightaway, the two friendly combatants are motoring out of London in a Range Rover, maps and gags at the ready.

From New York Times • Jun. 9, 2011

“Father and the man are motoring around the ranch,” said Francis, “but they will be back to lunch.”

From Penny of Top Hill Trail by Lyford, Philip