lapped

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The country was rocked by the Watergate fallout, but its citizens also lapped up the gossip — like Rovere hoped to do with what little tidbits made it to Woodward and Bernstein’s book.

From Salon • Mar. 7, 2026

The Americans are looking up in the medal standings at host nation Italy, which is on pace for its best-ever Olympics, and they have been lapped by the Norwegian gods of the Winter Games.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 14, 2026

Chip makers, cloud giants, and even energy stocks have lapped up much of the attention in the artificial-intelligence trade.

From Barron's • Dec. 29, 2025

However, he dropped back throughout the race, eventually finishing eighth, and was lapped by race winner and team-mate Alan Jones.

From BBC • Dec. 1, 2025

Water and grime lapped around Nailer’s cheeks and jaw as he peered up through the gaps in the planking.

From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi