as in car
a self-propelled passenger vehicle on four wheels
got a license to drive a motor vehicle the minute she turned 16
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Recent Examples of motor vehicle
Murder also remains a relatively small number compared to other crime types in the U.S., with larceny/theft the most common, followed by motor vehicle theft, according to the Pew Research Center.
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George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
Property crime plummets In addition to violent crime falling, property crime is also poised to finish the year down 8.6% nationwide, mostly due to a 21.4% decrease in motor vehicle theft, Asher said.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2024
Both women, 38, are charged with possession of marijuana within school grounds, a felony that carries an up to two-year prison sentence, and operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, a misdemeanor, the prosecutor's office said.
—Violet Ikonomova, Detroit Free Press, 23 Dec. 2024
Rent is still rising, albeit more slowly, motor vehicle insurance increased 0.1%, airline fares rose another 0.4% after a large 3.2% increase in October, and healthcare services are more expensive too.
—Kirstie McDermott | This Column Was Created By Jobbio, The Hill, 13 Dec. 2024
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George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
Property crime plummets In addition to violent crime falling, property crime is also poised to finish the year down 8.6% nationwide, mostly due to a 21.4% decrease in motor vehicle theft, Asher said.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2024
Both women, 38, are charged with possession of marijuana within school grounds, a felony that carries an up to two-year prison sentence, and operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, a misdemeanor, the prosecutor's office said.
—Violet Ikonomova, Detroit Free Press, 23 Dec. 2024
Rent is still rising, albeit more slowly, motor vehicle insurance increased 0.1%, airline fares rose another 0.4% after a large 3.2% increase in October, and healthcare services are more expensive too.
—Kirstie McDermott | This Column Was Created By Jobbio, The Hill, 13 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for motor vehicle
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The car rental service operates in 16,000 cities in the U.S., Australia, France, the U.K. and Canada.Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2025
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The truck Din Jabbar drove was rented from the peer-to-peer car rental company Turo, as was the Cybertruck that burst into flames in Las Vegas.Greg Wehner, Fox News, 2 Jan. 2025
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The Rams secured 750 spots on 15 buses to take fans from Los Angeles to Phoenix and back.Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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Taking the bus from Zagreb to Dubrovnik is another option; this leg of the journey typically takes between 8.5 and 10.5 hours.Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2025
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Think of the docks of Liverpool, the factories of Osaka, the automobile obsession of New York’s Robert Moses, or the low-density sprawl of modern Riyadh.Thomas Heatherwick, WIRED, 2 Jan. 2025
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The glossy ads shaped Garner’s enduring fascination with automobiles at an early age.News Desk, Artforum, 2 Jan. 2025
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This machine features an 18-inch stride and full-motion arm exercisers, offering a smooth and silent ride for maximum comfort.Nora Colomer, Fox News, 9 Jan. 2025
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Take action today to build a solid passive income machine.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Motor vehicle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motor%20vehicle. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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