hit the road

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In “Weren’t for the Wind,” her second top 40 hit, she’s addicted to leaving, trampling promises underfoot in her haste to hit the road.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

After Coachella, the installation is scheduled to hit the road with stops in Brooklyn, Chicago, Mexico City and beyond.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

But the rubber will likely hit the road for software soon.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

But if workers must hit the road, management said, they should fuel up on the chain’s own meatloaf and country fried steak.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

It was nearly 96 degrees in Hampton that Saturday morning in July 1969 when Katherine and a car full of sorority members hit the road for the Poconos.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly