driving
Americanadjective
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demanding a high or unreasonable rate of work from subordinates.
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vigorously active; energetic.
a driving young executive.
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having force and violence.
a driving storm.
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relaying or transmitting power.
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used while operating a vehicle.
driving gloves.
adjective
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having or moving with force and violence
driving rain
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forceful or energetic
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relating to the controlling of a motor vehicle in motion
driving test
Other Word Forms
- drivingly adverb
Etymology
Origin of driving
Example Sentences
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Rahman, an electrical engineer who would shed no tears for Khamenei, was driving his elderly father — and avid Khamenei supporter — to a mosque where he would be participating in a mourning event.
From Los Angeles Times
“Truck driving is an unappealing profession for many Americans but it remains an attractive opportunity for recent immigrants to this country,” said Greg Reed, a transportation attorney with expertise in regulatory and legislative issues.
"We should be encouraging more people to stand, not driving them away," they said.
From BBC
Photos recently released in the government files show the two men spending time together in the Caribbean, including a shirtless Jarecki driving Epstein around in a golf cart.
Amplify has already helped Yusuf Hussein to return to work, after he lost his driving licence and his job as a taxi driver and his relationship broke down.
From BBC
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