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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Refineries turn crude oil into products like jet fuel, diesel and gasoline, and right now, van Zuylen pointed out, these cracking spreads are “insanely high” and are driving profitability.
From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026
In the short term, public transit advocates say, the D Line extension will provide Angelenos with an alternative to driving when they want to go east or west.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
“AI is going to gut white-collar employment and then by the way, it’s going to proceed to truck driving and a lot of other very common jobs.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
Mortgage revenue surged 56% to $64 million, and rentals revenue increased 42% to $183 million, driving overall growth.
From Barron's • May 6, 2026
A moment later Akira heard what Dodger heard, and then she saw it: A big four-door pickup truck was driving slowly down the road.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
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