victory lap
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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He took a victory lap of sorts in Friday’s press release.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026
Might “Widow’s Bay,” television’s best new comedy, grab the momentum from “Hacks,” Smart’s Emmy-winning series that looked like it’d be taking a victory lap for its final season?
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
With the deal done and his party back in Stormont, the final victory lap saw Donaldson in Washington DC for St Patrick's Day, a leader liberated after two turbulent years.
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026
AB InBev is taking a victory lap after receiving the Cannes recognition amid better-than-expected earnings and growth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 6, 2026
I scrambled out of the net and began a victory lap around the rink, tearing off my glove and holding one finger in the air.
From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely
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