Example Sentences

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I pressed a bit, but my inquiry drew only a polite smile, followed by trivia about the waxy yellow plants we were motoring past:“They’re called ‘neverwet’, and you can guess why.”

From New York Times • Jun. 16, 2021

Soon we were motoring south with a dive master and a cook.

From New York Times • Jan. 2, 2018

It ruined the heart of his season, just as Spieth and Day were motoring.

From BBC • Sep. 28, 2015

Back in Carman township, Ill., distraught family members, unaware that the Graftons were motoring aimlessly, reported them missing.

From Time Magazine Archive

While we were motoring along this stretch, I remarked to Rousseau that he must be very confident to drive with me alone and unhandcuffed.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela