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have motored

  • present perfect of motor.

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While Celtic have spluttered, Rangers have motored since Philippe Clement took charge.

From BBC Dec. 29, 2023

The unmanned vessel was said to have "motored away" and the skipper was unable to get back on board or call for help.

From BBC Jun. 22, 2023

Despite some financial market volatility, key parts of the real economy have motored along, with continued job growth, ongoing wage increases, and unemployment now lodged around a low 3.5% rate.

From Reuters May 2, 2023

Harrods sales have motored ahead since the banking crisis, hitting a record £752m in the year to the end of January 2009 – the most recent figures available.

From The Guardian Jul. 8, 2010

I have motored over the roads in vain.

From Diane of the Green Van by Dalrymple, Leona