drive away
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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Authorities accuse Paul Pelosi of hitting a parked car and driving away.
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Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
6 July 2026
Brown briefly left the bar after seeing Parker, then returned once Parker drove away.
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Tyler Quattrin,
Twin Cities,
6 July 2026
The Napa County Sheriff’s Office said Paul Pelosi, 86, drove away after the crash Friday and admitted hitting something, The Sacramento Bee said.
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Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
5 July 2026
The witness said the convertible's driver briefly stopped after the crash and drove away, according to the sheriff's office.
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Ivan Pereira,
ABC News,
4 July 2026
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Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
6 July 2026
Brown briefly left the bar after seeing Parker, then returned once Parker drove away.
—
Tyler Quattrin,
Twin Cities,
6 July 2026
The Napa County Sheriff’s Office said Paul Pelosi, 86, drove away after the crash Friday and admitted hitting something, The Sacramento Bee said.
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Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
5 July 2026
The witness said the convertible's driver briefly stopped after the crash and drove away, according to the sheriff's office.
—
Ivan Pereira,
ABC News,
4 July 2026
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“Drive away.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drive%20away. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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