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has driven

  • present perfect of drive (3rd person singular).

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Continued Interest in reading has driven trends and buoyed an industry.

From Salon Jul. 23, 2026

The rapid rise of AI has made chips more expensive, which in turn has driven up prices for everything from laptops and gaming consoles to AI data-center servers.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

Social media has driven interest in these DIY events as artists playing ambient music against a backdrop of verdant green have gone viral on TikTok.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 13, 2026

She says that dinosaur specimens are no longer being seen for their scientific value "but like we might view art" as something to collect by wealthy individuals, which has driven the price up.

From BBC Jul. 11, 2026

If one has driven a car over many years, as I have, nearly all reactions have become automatic.

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck