lap of honour
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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After the match, when there was a lap of honour, a number of France's 2018 World Cup winners were on the pitch, including Giroud, who plays his club football in Lille, and Rapahel Varane.
From BBC ● Jun. 9, 2026
The sight of him leading his players on a post-game lap of honour became familiar - and he would acknowledge faces he recognised in the crowd.
From BBC ● Feb. 11, 2026
Nepal's players completed a lap of honour in front of their deflated supporters at the end.
From BBC ● Feb. 8, 2026
As the fireworks crackled, the tinsel fell and the lap of honour snaked around the vast stadium, it felt like the beginning of something.
From BBC ● Mar. 16, 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
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