Example Sentences

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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

In ordinary circumstances he would have motored down and brought me back to greet Hobart.

From The Blind Spot by Hall, Austin