hit the road
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It’s also a time when many Americans hit the road, with AAA predicting a record-setting 45 million people traveling domestically.
From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026
He then hit the road, opening for the likes of Grand Funk Railroad and performing at clubs across the country.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026
More electric cars will hit the road in the coming years, even with demand slowing, the charging companies say.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026
But the rubber will likely hit the road for software soon.
From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026
Some hit the road like hard rain, one punctured the roof of the red car, and another hit the front tire.
From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline
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