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lap

[lap] / læp /
NOUN
orbit, circuit
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Mighty lap in qualifying to only just miss out on pole.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 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

He and Verstappen were separated by just 0.001secs after their first runs in the final session and Antonelli said he had produced a "magic lap" to beat the Dutchman.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

I have an audiobook Luna recommended all cued up in case I get bored and a playlist from Avery ready to go, but for my first lap around the trail, I want quiet.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison




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