lap
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After lunch, take a leisurely lap around the water and enjoy another one of Minneapolis’ charming neighborhood green spaces.
From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026
The biggest criticism of the new cars this year has been the engines were energy starved because it was too difficult to recover sufficient energy around a lap to meet the maximum allowance.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
But Allen, typically, was not fazed, saying his show bested the competition in key markets and was more comparable with the same time period last May before Colbert’s post-cancellation victory lap.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
European regulations say a "safety driver" must be on board the vehicle, their hands on their lap -- as was the case in the early days of testing in China and the United States.
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
He climbs into my lap and sits there, all cuddled in.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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"My Last Duchess" by Robert Browning
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