pit stop

Example Sentences

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It’s a quick pit stop before coming home after work.

From Salon • May 30, 2026

The innovations quickly spread to every racing series, peaking when a McLaren team performed a four-tire pit stop for driver Lando Norris in 1.8 seconds in 2023.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

When times are tough, it’s hard to find a better deal to feed a family than a pizza, purchased at a convenient pit stop on the way home from work.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Norris was left to rue the pit stop decision.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

There was a half-eaten cinnamon bun and a bottle of water left from our pit stop in the middle of the trip.

From "P.S. I Miss You" by Jen Petro-Roy