Example Sentences

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Stellar tech-sector earnings have driven the bull market in stocks since 2022.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

Rising inflation, higher interest rates and supply-chain volatility have driven up project costs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

The resulting delays have driven up crude prices, spilling over into fuel costs and airfare.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Increasing oil prices have driven up the cost of items made with petrochemicals, everything from textiles to plastics.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

I don’t know about Cap, but it would have driven me crazy.

From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman