drive away
phrasal verb
drove away; driven away; driving away; drives away
: to cause or force (someone) to leave especially by making a situation unpleasant or unattractive
The store's high prices are driving away customers.
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Police say that Williams got into an Audi at the gas station and was attempting to drive away when another woman opened fire into the vehicle.
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Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2025
In December, Claiborne’s attorney filed a duress defense motion with the court, claiming the shooter told Claiborne at gunpoint to drive away from the scene.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 28 Jan. 2025
Before the Lunar New Year In preparation for the Lunar New Year, houses are thoroughly cleaned to drive away any bad luck from the previous year.
—Jennifer Borresen, USA TODAY, 27 Jan. 2025
As police officers approached the residence on foot, the man got into his Jeep and began to drive away, police said.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2025
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Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2025
In December, Claiborne’s attorney filed a duress defense motion with the court, claiming the shooter told Claiborne at gunpoint to drive away from the scene.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 28 Jan. 2025
Before the Lunar New Year In preparation for the Lunar New Year, houses are thoroughly cleaned to drive away any bad luck from the previous year.
—Jennifer Borresen, USA TODAY, 27 Jan. 2025
As police officers approached the residence on foot, the man got into his Jeep and began to drive away, police said.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2025
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“Drive away.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drive%20away. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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