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Recent Examples of minibus
Every summer the family climbed into a minibus or car with large quantities of coffee, salt and potatoes and drove more than 700 miles north from Helsinki to Inari, a municipality that sprawls over 6,700 square miles with a population of 7,125.
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Julie Lasky, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
His comments came after a Russian drone hit a minibus carrying civilians near the front lines in Ukraine’s Sumy region, killing nine people and injuring seven, according to local officials.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 17 May 2025
The minibus is manufactured in Turkey and the final assembly is currently in Canada.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025
In 2024, Ceres Rail brought back its scenic tourist train—a historic steam engine—that travels from Cape Town to Elgin Railway Market.
Buses: While there are several local buses and minibuses (basically vans shuttling commuters), the best buses for visitors are the MyCiTi buses.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2025
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Julie Lasky, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
His comments came after a Russian drone hit a minibus carrying civilians near the front lines in Ukraine’s Sumy region, killing nine people and injuring seven, according to local officials.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 17 May 2025
The minibus is manufactured in Turkey and the final assembly is currently in Canada.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025
In 2024, Ceres Rail brought back its scenic tourist train—a historic steam engine—that travels from Cape Town to Elgin Railway Market.
Buses: While there are several local buses and minibuses (basically vans shuttling commuters), the best buses for visitors are the MyCiTi buses.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for minibus
Noun
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While some cruise lines provide shuttle buses, the walk is straightforward and manageable for most visitors.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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On air quality alert days, the Southwest Ohio Air Quality Agency recommends several ways community members can help reduce ozone formation, including taking the bus or biking instead of driving, not idling vehicles and refueling vehicles after 8 p.m What is the heat index?—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 July 2025
Noun
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The worker then pointed across the lot to Norman — who was washing someone’s car, tending to his summer job, minding his business.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
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Late this spring, I was led into a car in Kyiv, blindfolded, and driven to a secret factory in western Ukraine.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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The tax break applies to the purchase of new cars, motorcycles, sport utility vehicles, minivans, vans and pickup trucks weighing less than 14,000 pounds (referred to as light vehicles).—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
14 July 2025
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Malaya had the harder task of getting the minivan’s back door open as the water quickly rose, her father said.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
11 July 2025
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And, along with pitching coach Ruben Niebla, Fritz has worked with Morejón the past three seasons as a member of the bullpen.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 July 2025
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The back-to-back performances came after Ware’s effort was admonished by coach Erik Spoelstra at a Saturday practice.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
15 July 2025
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The measure also includes small changes to Houston's pedicab and jitney industries.—
Jay R. Jordan,
Chron,
17 May 2022
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Keelboats, jitney cars, horseless carriages, street cars, a railroad train, fire engine, skyway and even the Adm. Joe Fowler Sternwheeler on the Rivers of America all serve as people-movers.—
Roger Simmons,
orlandosentinel.com,
1 Oct. 2021
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Italy is renowned for its sophisticated style and taste, which permeate various aspects of its culture, including fashion, food, wine, and automobiles.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Their vehicles were part of a long line of automobiles lining a block of Genesee Street during Scoop Waukegan over the weekend.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
Noun
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The Justice Bus, a blue Sprinter van, is covered with information about how to contact Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid.—
Lauren Breunig,
Twin Cities,
20 July 2025
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The official, Hamza al-Amarin, was driving a van with the insignia of the organization, known as the White Helmets, when he was stopped by fighters, the statement said.—
Ghaith Alsayed,
Chicago Tribune,
18 July 2025
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From custom designer fits to sleek limousines and over-the-top entrances, teens are taking prom to A-list levels.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
3 June 2025
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What To Know The Aurus limousine blew up on Sretenka Street just north of the FSB headquarters in Lubyanka on Saturday night, with video footage showing the fire spreading to the vehicle's interior.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Minibus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minibus. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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