- present participle of drive.
driving
Americanadjective
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demanding a high or unreasonable rate of work from subordinates.
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vigorously active; energetic.
a driving young executive.
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having force and violence.
a driving storm.
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relaying or transmitting power.
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used while operating a vehicle.
driving gloves.
adjective
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having or moving with force and violence
driving rain
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forceful or energetic
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relating to the controlling of a motor vehicle in motion
driving test
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An artificial-intelligence investment boom is fueling U.S. growth and driving a surge in exports across Asia.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
Bayliss was subsequently found too badly injured to stand trial, but police reopened the investigation in 2024 after discovering he had successfully reapplied for a driving licence.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
Nike has been trying to sell off its surplus of casual lifestyle sneakers, like Dunks and Air Force 1s, after pushing them for years and eventually driving them out of style.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 27, 2026
Officials said the commitment will help fill in the gaps, and they aim to see Class 8 heavy-duty electric trucks driving the entire route as soon as 2030.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
“Probably. I’ll bet they’re driving out of camp right now. Maybe they’re already going across the bridge.”
From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret
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