How to Use pit stop in a Sentence

pit stop

noun
  • We made a pit stop for some food before getting back on the highway.
  • This little town is an ideal pit stop between the two cities.
  • The pit stop for one episode was on the roof of Salt Lake’s Main Library.
    Scott D. Pierce, The Salt Lake Tribune, 19 Dec. 2021
  • But those cheers soured when Megill was forced to make a pit stop.
    Eric Levenson, CNN, 24 June 2021
  • There are no doors in the race cars and pit stops are for tires and fuel.
    BostonGlobe.com, 24 July 2023
  • Bell struck his jack man in the right leg during a pit stop.
    Paul Newberry, orlandosentinel.com, 20 Mar. 2022
  • That is the final pit stop, not ending up with Ben in the dorm.
    Aimée Lutkin, ELLE, 9 June 2023
  • Check in at one of the event’s many pit stops to pick up a free T-shirt while supplies last.
    The San Diego Union-Tribune Staff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 May 2023
  • The 20-year-old rookie had just made his first pit stop of the day and was racing through the first three turns.
    Rob Peeters, The Indianapolis Star, 27 Feb. 2022
  • The first round of pit stops begin, and Colton Herta speeds on pit lane.
    Scott Horner, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Sep. 2023
  • Because even a side-of-the-road pit stop would be outside the bubble.
    Maggie Rulli, ABC News, 3 Feb. 2022
  • Passersby can make a pit stop at the restaurant’s beer hut.
    Liz Schubauer, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2024
  • Here’s a look at Trump’s pit stop at the South Florida race.
    Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 6 May 2024
  • Pro tip: Make a pit stop at the Venice Beach Skatepark to watch skaters pull off all kinds of aerial stunts.
    Outside Online, 24 June 2024
  • Investors may want to take a pit stop before the wheels come off the rally.
    Jacky Wong, WSJ, 5 Oct. 2020
  • The actor also made a pit stop at the Père Lachaise cemetery.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 18 Jan. 2023
  • Make a pit stop at the 91st Street skate park to watch locals trying tricks in the bowls and halfpipes.
    Karen I. Chen, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2024
  • On his way into the main stage, Trump made a pit stop to greet a group that could not get into the event.
    Jessie Van Berkel, Star Tribune, 30 Oct. 2020
  • Make a pit stop at the skate park at 91st Street to watch local skaters trying tricks in the bowls and halfpipes.
    Karen I. Chen, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2021
  • Aside from having a drink menu inspired by the film, stars of the film will be making pit stops.
    Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 24 July 2024
  • With 5 laps to go, Gibbs was forced to make a pit stop, ending any chance at a top finish.
    Rob Peeters, The Indianapolis Star, 14 Aug. 2021
  • The other three drivers changed all four tires during the pit stop.
    Lucas Gordon, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2022
  • The British motorsports icon set a new world record last month for the fastest pit stop ever.
    Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 27 Nov. 2023
  • Lulu and Lala found the pit stop before finishing all the tasks and had to turn around.
    Mike Rose, cleveland, 23 Feb. 2022
  • The moment involves Briggs and Lulu taking a pit stop on the side of the road.
    Lauren Huff, EW.com, 18 Feb. 2022
  • On their way out of Nevada after the tour ended, a few of the singers and band members made a pit stop in the desert.
    David Browne, Rolling Stone, 2 Jan. 2022
  • The path runs right through the Reno Riverwalk District, so plan on a pit stop to enjoy the city’s breweries and eats along the way.
    Outside Online, 7 Sep. 2022
  • Lap 45: After all drivers go through green-flag pit stops, Ty Gibbs takes over the lead.
    Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 12 May 2024
  • The market was just one of the group’s pit stops after checking out the Del Paso Riding Trail.
    Acsah Lemma, Sacramento Bee, 25 June 2024
  • A little politics pit stop The beats go on: Trump keeps dancing as artists get outraged over his use of their songs.
    Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 15 Aug. 2024

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