by car

phrase

: in a car
We can go by car or by bus.

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Crude-tanker stocks have led the rally, up 120% year-to-date, followed by car carriers, gas carriers and dry-bulk shippers, Lloyd's data show. — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026 Heading a bit farther north (40 minutes by car) to the Pachaug State Forest will afford even more chances to soak in a bevy of autumnal hues. — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026 While the show’s narrative pits the two hotel crews against each other in close proximity, Airelles Château de la Messardière actually sits perched high above Saint-Tropez—roughly three hours by car from Cannes. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 1 Sep. 2026 Nearly all serious or fatal shark attacks in Massachusetts over the last two decades have occurred along the coast of nearby Cape Cod, which is two hours away by car. — Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for by car

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“By car.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/by%20car. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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