victory lap
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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It was a night of celebration, cheers and plenty of tears as fans and peers turned out for her victory lap, showing love and appreciation for a career which thrilled and inspired in equal measure.
From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2026
He took a victory lap of sorts in Friday’s press release.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026
Florida’s Ron DeSantis is on the victory lap.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026
“He could be over here claiming a victory lap and instead he’s saying no, no, he doesn’t want anything to do with it.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2026
“I’m taking a victory lap sixty miles from where I five. I came to find you, you idiot! And don’t think I don’t already regret it.”
From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman
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