lap
Example Sentences
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There is almost unanimous agreement that the challenge of a flat-out qualifying lap has diminished as a consequence of the demand for energy management.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
Flew in qualifying and despite downplaying his final lap, he could have pipped Piastri for P2.
From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026
A toddler sat on her mother’s lap, clutching a rosary.
From Slate • Mar. 29, 2026
The incident that turned the race on its head occurred on lap 22.
From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026
Her hands were folded in her lap as if she were waiting for something.
From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.