lap

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After the match, when there was a lap of honour, a number of France's 2018 World Cup winners were on the pitch, including Giroud, who plays his club football in Lille, and Rapahel Varane.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

But Allen, typically, was not fazed, saying his show bested the competition in key markets and was more comparable with the same time period last May before Colbert’s post-cancellation victory lap.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

European regulations say a "safety driver" must be on board the vehicle, their hands on their lap -- as was the case in the early days of testing in China and the United States.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

Young superstars are remaking the high school rite of passage into a cultural phenomenon all their own, part victory lap and part personal branding opportunity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

I saw Rowdy’s long tongue reach out and lap her nose.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls