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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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He took a victory lap of sorts in Friday’s press release.

From MarketWatch Jul. 24, 2026

In 1824 and 1825, Lafayette returned to the U.S. for a victory lap, visiting all 24 states on the eve of the 50th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 26, 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

As I recall, the evening felt like a big, noisy homecoming victory lap.

From Los Angeles Times May 7, 2026

From the rumble of her chariot wheels, Leo guessed she was circling the perimeter of the field - Victory taking a victory lap.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan

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