pit stop

Example Sentences

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The 19-year-old Italian had not yet made a pit stop, while his rivals for victory McLaren's Oscar Piastri and Mercedes team-mate George Russell had, when Oliver Bearman's Haas crashed heavily.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

Well, I went from Paris to my best friend’s wedding, and then I flew home to New York to do a pit stop at my apartment.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026

Flamingo Gardens is just 20 minutes from Fort Lauderdale Airport, making it an excellent pit stop before heading home.

From Salon • Feb. 2, 2026

Privately owned by a local community club, Licola has long been a guaranteed pit stop for fuel, food and rest for travellers on their way to the Alpine National Park.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

“One more drive-by pit stop, then on to Vicksburg for refreshments,” she says.

From "Clean Getaway" by Nic Stone