hit the road

Example Sentences

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As millions of Americans hit the road for Memorial Day weekend, investors are welcoming the chance to slow down.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

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

But if workers must hit the road, management said, they should fuel up on the chain’s own meatloaf and country fried steak.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

The first autonomous car powered by Nvidia’s technology will hit the road in the United States in the first quarter before being released in Europe and Asia, he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2026

“Come on. You’d better get dressed. Your grandfather wants to hit the road in half an hour.”

From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram