Examples of motorist in a Sentence
When our car broke down, we were helped by a passing motorist.
environmental organizations suggest that motorists get together and carpool to avoid adding to pollution levels
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Long lamented the havoc wreaked on motorists, who will be affected by the partial bridge closure well into 2025.
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Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 12 Dec. 2024
The Police Department is telling motorists to be aware of two road closures expected to affect traffic in the days ahead.
—Nwa Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 9 Dec. 2024
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has previously issued statements encouraging motorists to slow down in areas in several South Florida counties where panthers are known to be active.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 27 Nov. 2024
State police are also planning on stepping up traffic enforcement with patrol units that will be targeting motorists driving aggressively, unsafe and under the influence.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 26 Nov. 2024
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Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 12 Dec. 2024
The Police Department is telling motorists to be aware of two road closures expected to affect traffic in the days ahead.
—Nwa Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 9 Dec. 2024
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has previously issued statements encouraging motorists to slow down in areas in several South Florida counties where panthers are known to be active.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 27 Nov. 2024
State police are also planning on stepping up traffic enforcement with patrol units that will be targeting motorists driving aggressively, unsafe and under the influence.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 26 Nov. 2024
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“Motorist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/motorist. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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motorist
noun
mo·tor·ist
ˈmōt-ə-rəst 
: a person who travels by automobile
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