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.