lap

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After the match, when there was a lap of honour, a number of France's 2018 World Cup winners were on the pitch, including Giroud, who plays his club football in Lille, and Rapahel Varane.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

But Allen, typically, was not fazed, saying his show bested the competition in key markets and was more comparable with the same time period last May before Colbert’s post-cancellation victory lap.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 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

The 22-year-old set the pace during a first lap of 55.54 seconds and although Hodgkinson hit the front with 300m remaining, Werro cruised past her just after they turned onto the home straight.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

The older ones sat on the floor around him, the smallest ones climbed into his lap.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom