motoring
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California drivers who are caught motoring at speeds of more than 100 mph will now face disciplinary actions imposed by the Department of Motor Vehicles — including potentially losing their driving privileges.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026
The driver of the other vehicle has been arrested on suspicion of a number of motoring offences.
From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026
Housing, motoring, fares and other travel, and leisure services groups gave downward contributions to the change in the annual inflation rate, it said.
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026
The Netherlands has the most expensive diesel in Europe at more than $2.80 a litre, according to research by the RAC, a British motoring organisation.
From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026
That branches, logs, parts of trees, were motoring towards them at some speed.
From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy
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