Example Sentences

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Northern Ireland star McIlroy was motoring with a hole-out eagle from a greenside bunker and three birdies in his first nine holes at Spyglass Hill.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

But from the moment Gkolomeev dove in that Tuesday, he knew he was motoring.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 25, 2025

New Zealand was motoring along on 220-2, its two top batters were set in the middle, and that daunting target of 398 to beat India in the Cricket World Cup semifinals suddenly looked possible.

From Washington Times • Nov. 15, 2023

Munoz was motoring along when he closed with five straight birdies at the TPC Deere Run for an 8-under 63, turning a solid day into a share of the lead with Chesson Hadley.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 8, 2021

I leaned a little closer to Abigail Lee, who was motoring through the assignment at almost-Noah speed.

From "Ungifted" by Gordon Korman