lap
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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
Mighty lap in qualifying to only just miss out on pole.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
Russell said he believed the problem lay in their respective driving styles, and its impact on whether the tyres were at their ideal temperature for a qualifying lap.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 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
I lunge across the treehouse to hug her, but she squirms away, dropping the thing she had in her lap.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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