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pit stop

[pit stop] / ˈpɪt ˌstɒp /


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The decisive point for Russell and Verstappen as they fought was the timing of the second pit stop.

From BBC Jun. 28, 2026

When Supergirl makes a pit stop at a celestial convenience store, she samples a snack that I’m forced to call poop-corn.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 24, 2026

We made a quick pit stop at a bakery in the village of Valencia de las Torres and then continued on, as a dense fog formed around us.

From The Wall Street Journal May 30, 2026

It’s a quick pit stop before coming home after work.

From Salon May 30, 2026

There was a half-eaten cinnamon bun and a bottle of water left from our pit stop in the middle of the trip.

From "P.S. I Miss You" by Jen Petro-Roy




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