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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“Traffic deaths are preventable and I’ll make sure we’re enforcing laws against dangerous driving, providing actual protection for people who walk and bike, and get our street lights back on and our streets fixed.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2026
The company says UK rap is "one of the country's most influential and fast-moving music scenes" and the chart will celebrate both established names and the next generation of rappers driving the scene.
From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026
Families were still struggling with expensive food, but groceries were not driving the latest monthly acceleration.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 6, 2026
Mercedes also is investing in more autonomous driving capabilities, but those remain separate initiatives with different partners, Hoff said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026
While Jessica was waiting out front in the car — which Mr. Feeney said was still running— some old man had a kind of attack while driving down the street in his truck.
From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott
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