off-roading
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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While it’s unquestionably qualified for off-roading, where it really shines is on long, well-groomed asphalt.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 29, 2026
"Illegal off-roading also impacts farmers and landowners who manage these privately owned working landscapes, disrupting farming operations, increasing costs, and undermining long-term conservation efforts."
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
Rivian Automotive has attracted die-hard fans by building a battery-powered truck with enough muscle for off-roading as well as the acceleration and suspension to comfortably glide through city streets.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026
The IT worker uses the truck for farm runs and periodic off-roading, he said, and worries it might fail the state’s “pointlessly rigorous” inspection, denying him the required standard tags.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 9, 2026
At one point, the car offered to deflate its own tires, not an act of self-sabotage but a premium feature for off-roading in sand.
From Slate ● Jun. 22, 2025
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