as in cars
a self-propelled passenger vehicle on four wheels
a convention for those who love antique motorcars
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In recent years, cities have been living through short storms that turn subway stations into lakes, streets into rivers, cars into boats.—
Eric Klinenberg,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026 -
The new cars will be phased in during 2026, replacing 1980s-era railcars.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Buses, trains and automobiles His various modes of transportation along the way have ranged from buses, trains, vans, hitchhiking, horses, motorbikes, slow boats, sea barges, bicycles and even a poultry truck.—
Salma Arafa,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
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With food, cocktails, an exclusive preview of Concours collector automobiles, entertainment and a live auction.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Apr. 2026
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Diridon Station is now a hub for VTA’s buses and light-rail trains, Caltrain and Amtrak — and one day it may be announced as a stop for BART and high-speed rail.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2026
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However, two different groups of researchers have just announced advances that notably reduce the gap between theoretical estimates and real machines.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
3 Apr. 2026
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Existing California law does require the election official of any county or city using a voting system to inspect the machines or devices at least once every two years.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Motorcars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motorcars. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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