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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.
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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
Lazarre noted that police recently seized 10,000 bullets, weapons and drugs from a minibus in the town of Mirebalais, northeast of Port-au-Prince.
—Compiled By Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 14 Mar. 2025
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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
Lazarre noted that police recently seized 10,000 bullets, weapons and drugs from a minibus in the town of Mirebalais, northeast of Port-au-Prince.
—Compiled By Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for minibus
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Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 July 2025
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The two men were the only Black people on the bus on July 13, the complaint said.—
Kate Linderman,
Kansas City Star,
11 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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On top of that, Gary stole Rawls’ car and used it to set in motion a getaway.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
14 July 2025
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In January 2022, law enforcement conducted a motor vehicle stop and reportedly seized $92,000 from a hidden compartment in the minivan, according to court records.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
2 July 2025
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During the fight, Smith grabbed her phone, threw it out of the minivan, then grabbed the steering wheel and tried to crash, according to police.—
Mitchell Willetts,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2025
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The foul came when White was yelling toward officials during an Indiana possession with just over five minutes left in the fourth quarter and the Fever leading the Aces by 23, when one referee signaled for a technical foul on the coach.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2025
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The coach dismissed any suggestion that the 38-year-old Argentine legend might stay home to rest following four intense Club World Cup matches.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
5 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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But new automobile sales took four years to regain their pre-recession level even with interest rates of approximately nil.—
Bill Conerly,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
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Meanwhile, Kelley himself sits on the state's Motor Vehicle Advisory Board with Morales, which advises the secretary of state on matters related to the regulation of automobile dealers in Indiana.—
Hayleigh Colombo,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
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The authorities added that, before being arrested, the owners put the lion in a van and attempted to flee to a neighboring district.—
Logan Holland,
People.com,
7 July 2025
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Brown provided the raft for the group’s protest and followed along in a van, while another vehicle trailed with emergency lights flashing.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2025
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Students at Marshall Fundamental Secondary School, many of whom lost their homes in the January firestorm, were stood up Saturday by limousine service Wize Guy Entertainment, which nonprofit organization Alice’s Kids had paid to transport them to the dance, according to the head of the nonprofit.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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Travel expense reports show board members regularly use limousine services to go to and from the airport when traveling on the district’s dime, and have indulged in steak dinners sometimes for $300 a person on one meal.—
Samantha Moilanen,
Chicago Tribune,
21 May 2025
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“Minibus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minibus. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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