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Recent Examples of sport-utility vehicle
In 2013, a sport utility vehicle plowed into a crowd near Tiananmen Square in Beijing, killing two and injuring dozens; and in 2014, a group armed with long knives attacked people at a train station in the southwestern city of Kunming, killing 31.
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David Pierson, New York Times, 29 May 2025
The vehicle could be a car, minivan, van, sport utility vehicle, pickup truck or even a motorcycle.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 4 June 2025
Phillips shot Fischer to death after a brief sport utility vehicle chase.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2025
Cervantes’ vehicle was broadsided by a sport utility vehicle about 1:30 p.m. Monday near 14th and S streets, according to police.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2025
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David Pierson, New York Times, 29 May 2025
The vehicle could be a car, minivan, van, sport utility vehicle, pickup truck or even a motorcycle.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 4 June 2025
Phillips shot Fischer to death after a brief sport utility vehicle chase.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2025
Cervantes’ vehicle was broadsided by a sport utility vehicle about 1:30 p.m. Monday near 14th and S streets, according to police.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sport-utility vehicle
Noun
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The new vehicle combines a powerhouse, open-road luxury sedan with an electric sports car’s leanings.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
13 July 2025
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Sixty-years-and-change later, that’s still the rallying cry of drivers who regard the Porsche 911 as the best sports car in the world.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
11 July 2025
Noun
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During the finale, Carrie received a phone call from Samantha, who was seen in the backseat of a town car.—
Stacy Lambe,
People.com,
27 June 2025
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This little town car is a version of the BYD Seagull which sells for less than $10,000 in China.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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Town officials acknowledge that revaluation has driven up home values, but contend that nearly 60% of homeowners would pay less next year because lower motor vehicle taxes would offset property tax increases.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
15 July 2025
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At the same time, older children are more likely to die due to gun violence, motor vehicle accidents, and substance abuse.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
14 July 2025
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The new Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake is, in fact, the first all-electric station wagon from the marque, and among its topline features is a panoramic roof, more space, and the ability to get 192 miles in 10 minutes of charging, according to Mercedes.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
15 July 2025
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Chances are your mind went straight to an old-fashioned station wagon or minivan traversing country roads and scenic byways.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
4 July 2025
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Jones died face down beside an SUV with blood coming out of his head.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 July 2025
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White is believed to have been taken away in the SUV with an unknown license plate, police said in the Amber Alert.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
12 July 2025
Noun
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Beach wagons, those mighty steeds on wheels, are the perfect solution.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
17 July 2025
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Start at the Circus Museum to take in the impressive mini-model of the tented Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus which authentically details every aspect of circus life, to restored original wagons and costumes, and even the Ringlings’ private rail car.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
16 July 2025
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Rachel Weissman, executive coach and keynote speaker, helps Fortune 500 and startups master strategic communication and leadership presence.—
Rachel Weissman,
Forbes.com,
15 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 steering wheel and gauge cluster were offset by two inches, while the climate controls, identical to the Murciélago’s, were taken from a Rover 45 hatchback.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Rivals for the Mazda 3’s hatchback include the Honda Civic hatchback, Subaru Impreza, Volkswagen Golf GTI and Toyota GR Corolla.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
18 May 2025
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“Sport-utility vehicle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sport-utility%20vehicle. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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