lap

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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

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

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

Young superstars are remaking the high school rite of passage into a cultural phenomenon all their own, part victory lap and part personal branding opportunity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Then, to the small child sitting in my lap, Aunt Melissa asks, “Lily, darling, can you put on your shoes? I need to drop you off at Minnie’s before work.”

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller