Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- To drive apart; scatter.
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- verb transitive, intransitive, obsolete To
drive away; driveapart . - verb transitive, intransitive, obsolete To
scatter .
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Examples
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OrenWithAnE: It would solve the problem in the way that banning private cars would solve drunk-driving — by imposing a large cost in order to avert a small number of tragic situations, ignoring the fact that the vast majority of car rides end in success and that most folks would prefer, even with the risks, to be able todrive.
The Volokh Conspiracy » Sex Education, Dirty Words, and the Due Process Clause 2010
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In a Twitter conversation with my son last weekend, I learned he had taken some time off from a horrendously busy and frustrating work week todrive to the mall and buy himself a new toy – an iPhone 3g.
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In a Twitter conversation with my son last weekend, I learned he had taken some time off from a horrendously busy and frustrating work week todrive to the mall and buy himself a new toy – an iPhone 3g.
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It would solve the problem in the way that banning private cars would solve drunk-driving — by imposing a large cost in order to avert a small number of tragic situations, ignoring the fact that the vast majority of car rides end in success and that most folks would prefer, even with the risks, to be able todrive.
The Volokh Conspiracy » Sex Education, Dirty Words, and the Due Process Clause 2010
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Unlike some other activities, such as driving, where I might be required to purchase insurance — given that I chose todrive ...
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Unlike some other activities, such as driving, where I might be required to purchase insurance — given that I chose todrive...
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The thought of throwing away something that could be used again seemed insane - even if it meant having todrive our trash into town to a recycling facility.
All Things Girl » All Things Girl » Blog Archive » Living Green - Earth Day 2008 2008
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OrenWithAnE: It would solve the problem in the way that banning private cars would solve drunk-driving — by imposing a large cost in order to avert a small number of tragic situations, ignoring the fact that the vast majority of car rides end in success and that most folks would prefer, even with the risks, to be able todrive.
The Volokh Conspiracy » Sex Education, Dirty Words, and the Due Process Clause 2010
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It would solve the problem in the way that banning private cars would solve drunk-driving — by imposing a large cost in order to avert a small number of tragic situations, ignoring the fact that the vast majority of car rides end in success and that most folks would prefer, even with the risks, to be able todrive.
The Volokh Conspiracy » Sex Education, Dirty Words, and the Due Process Clause 2010
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Isn't the prospect of acquiring cheap goods even more likely todrive compulsive shoppers tothe mall?
Shopaholics’ Dilemma 2008
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