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lap of honour

British

noun

a ceremonial circuit of a racing track, etc, by the winner of a race

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Nepal's players completed a lap of honour in front of their deflated supporters at the end.

From BBC • Feb. 8, 2026

Draped in flags and wearing specially-made World Cup qualification T-shirts, the players' lap of honour was an emotional affair, even for those from the diaspora who grew up overseas.

From BBC • Oct. 14, 2025

I did a lap of honour and told Eddie Hearn I was retiring.

From BBC • May 29, 2025

"I stood there and saw her embark on a lap of honour and knew she'd cheated," she said.

From BBC • Sep. 3, 2024

If a 45-day lap of honour around India was meant to culminate with a coronation in the final, then it was the real kings that took the crown.

From BBC • Nov. 20, 2023

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