on the ... lap
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Used to specify which lap of a race is being referred to.
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Examples (10)
- He tripped and fell on the final lap.
- The leading car crashed on the second lap of the race.
- She maintained her lead on the penultimate lap.
- The marathon runner struggled on the last lap but finished strong.
- All eyes were on the first lap to see who would take an early lead.
- The cyclist gained significant ground on the third lap.
- During the qualifying rounds, he broke the record on his fastest lap.
- The tension was palpable as they entered on the final lap.
- He was overtaken on the very last lap of the competition.
- The crowd roared as the runners began on the decisive lap.