the open road

noun

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

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And now the company is finally ready for the open road. Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 21 Mar. 2026 Here are five ways to hit the open road. Lynn O'Rourke Hayes, Boston Herald, 1 Mar. 2026 That love of the open road continues today. Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 26 Feb. 2026 But with the right mindset and tools, that leap lands you squarely in the future – saving money, reducing emissions, and discovering a new rhythm to the open road. Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026 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 30 Mar. 2026.

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