Example Sentences

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Many of them were drivers of jeepneys - mini-buses known for their cheap fares.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Like most jeepneys, Princess runs on diesel, the cost of which has hit historic highs in the archipelago nation since the partial closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

Most rides in jeepneys, the backbone of the country's transport system, were set to jump about eight percent on average, the regulator announced.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

The Philippine government wants to phase out jeepneys, the iconic open-air buses that have served commuters for decades, and replace them with minibuses.

From New York Times • Mar. 9, 2023

In the Philippines, jeepneys are old military jeeps covered with trinkets or decked out in different themes.

From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio