hit the road

Example Sentences

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As millions of Americans hit the road for Memorial Day weekend, investors are welcoming the chance to slow down.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

It’s also a time when many Americans hit the road, with AAA predicting a record-setting 45 million people traveling domestically.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 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

Yellow 2120 decided it was finally time to hit the road.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2026

“Get the boy’s bag, Walter. Alvin,” she said, addressing my father, “we’ve got to hit the road before that thunderstorm hits.”

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia