- strong and powerful; having a strong influence in making something happen
- Who was the driving force (= the person with the strongest influence) in the band?
- She only got where she is today through hard work and a driving ambition.
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- (of rain, snow, etc.) falling very fast and at an angle
- a day of strong winds and driving rain
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