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drives
  • present tense form of drive (3rd person singular).

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And if Russia attacks Eastern Europe, the war with Iran drives oil to $150 a barrel, the U.S. jacks up tariffs again or the dollar rises sharply against the euro, Old World stocks will suffer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

The vision of a Nevada gambling hub south of Las Vegas along the Interstate 15 Freeway was perhaps done in by SoCal tribal casinos offering shorter drives and similar services.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

An upside inflation surprise could work against the already stressed tech trade if it drives up expectations for Fed rate hikes.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Concerns over the project's environmental impact have already triggered warnings from Brussels that it could slow Albania's path to the European Union -- one of Rama's major policy drives.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

The wizard drives down a dirt road into a forest.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas