Example Sentences

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After the war, however, when the U.S. had about half the world’s gross domestic product, the fire that had driven so many innovators seemed to wane as managers with MBAs took over corporate America.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

What on earth had driven them to become so radical?

From Slate • May 4, 2026

An automated message from the company claimed Baker had driven recklessly and offered no other information, he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

Ricky Margate, 57, told AFP he had driven a motorcycle to the site this year instead of his car because it consumes less fuel.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Besides their kids, some of Muff’s family had driven up from the Beaumont oil field.

From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez