hit the road
Example Sentences
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It’s also a time when many Americans hit the road, with AAA predicting a record-setting 45 million people traveling domestically.
From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026
He then hit the road, opening for the likes of Grand Funk Railroad and performing at clubs across the country.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026
More electric cars will hit the road in the coming years, even with demand slowing, the charging companies say.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026
The first Zoox robo-taxis hit the road in late 2025, also in Las Vegas.
From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026
Until they get where they really want to be, most correction officers will hit the road for home at the beginning of two days off, even if it means a six- or seven-hour drive.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
