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victory lap

British  

noun

  1. another name for lap of honour

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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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

Jackson, Smith and Ladd are now taking a victory lap, reuniting for the show’s 50th anniversary.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

And so, following a nine-month break from the majors, it is back to Augusta for the last leg of a Masters victory lap which he wants to never end.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

CEO Sanjay Mehrotra began the earnings call with a victory lap.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

“But here’s the thing,” Jimmy said after Colin had taken a victory lap behind the counter and through the back room.

From "When You Reach Me" by Rebecca Stead

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