drink-driving
Britishnoun
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Politicians, including opposition leader Lee Jae-myung, also have past drink-driving convictions but have been able to bounce back - polls show Lee is now the country's top presidential contender.
From BBC ● Feb. 19, 2025
The president of the Royal Society, Venki Ramakrishnan, said on Monday that refusing to wear a mask in indoor public settings should become as socially unacceptable as drink-driving or not wearing a seatbelt.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 10, 2020
Teenager Mitch Iles will shoot for Australia at the Rio de Janeiro Games following the disqualification of double Olympic champion Michael Diamond for drink-driving and firearms offences.
From Reuters ● Jul. 3, 2016
Mr Hammond said the number of drink-driving deaths had fallen by more than 75% since 1979.
From BBC ● Mar. 21, 2011
The England bowler Graeme Swann has been found not guilty of drink-driving.
From The Guardian ● Feb. 16, 2011
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