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lap

[lap] / læp /
NOUN
orbit, circuit
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Florida’s Ron DeSantis is on the victory lap.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

Fans roared their approval for the Mexican national team, which took a lap of honor after the match, as the crowd sang “El Rey” and other songs to express their love for their team.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

Florida’s Ron DeSantis is on the victory lap.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

Russell complied with this, but the rest of his lap was fast enough to put him on pole anyway.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

She had her sleeping mask on, and Orion, because he was smaller than most dogs, was curled on her lap.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova




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