pit stop

Example Sentences

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It’s a quick pit stop before coming home after work.

From Salon • May 30, 2026

When times are tough, it’s hard to find a better deal to feed a family than a pizza, purchased at a convenient pit stop on the way home from work.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

“We’re a pit stop, that’s how we saw ourselves.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

Right after being showered with applause and confetti at victory lane, the 29-year-old Spaniard thanked his crew, whose quick work on the last pit stop proved to be the difference.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

We made a pit stop to eat at a Cracker Barrel restaurant about three hours into the trip, and everyone piled off of the bus.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad