the open road

noun

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

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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 This motorcycle gave young enthusiasts a taste of the open road. Angela Andaloro, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025 Fandango concerns a group of college buddies in the early 1970s hitting the open road. Will Leitch, Vulture, 1 July 2024 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 28 Mar. 2025.

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