drink-driving
Britishnoun
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The president of the Royal Society, Venki Ramakrishnan, said on Monday that refusing to wear a mask in indoor public settings should become as socially unacceptable as drink-driving or not wearing a seatbelt.
From The Guardian • Jul. 10, 2020
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
A large amount of crime goes unrecorded because victims don't tell the police” But no-one imagines that the rise is because drink-driving is increasing.
From BBC • Nov. 18, 2014
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
In fact health education adverts have decreased over the last 20 years, despite their effectiveness in reducing drink-driving, increasing seatbelt use, etc.
From The Guardian • Aug. 17, 2010
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