the open road

noun

: roads that are away from cities and towns
traveling on the open road

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John Blauvelt, trained in survival and combat, was suddenly loose on the open road. Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2025 From the technical challenges of Ascari to the botanical wonders of the Marbella Club Hotel gardens, from the thrill of mountain driving to the simple pleasure of olive oil on warm bread—this is luxury travel redefined for those who find joy on the open road. Shelby Knick, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025 Cox then recounted the tragicomic story that's held her back all these years from finding freedom on the open road. Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 12 Mar. 2025 After taking down a conniving businessman and reuniting with his brother Braxton (Jon Bernthal), the reclusive CPA absconds from Illinois and sets out on the open road. Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for the open road

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“The open road.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20open%20road. Accessed 12 Apr. 2025.

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