back stretch
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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What a particular jockey, for example, sees along the back stretch at the Kentucky Derby—a gap along the rail to make his move—is what you see.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
The race went to caution on the second lap when Tyler Reddick spun on the back stretch.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 4, 2023
“Bottom on the chair, feet on the ground, forward and back, stretch your arms, forward and back, forward and back,” Wallingford called out.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 28, 2022
A putter that was razor sharp in a round of 63 on Saturday blunted down the back stretch.
From Seattle Times ● May 21, 2022
I lie down on my back, stretch out my arms as wide as I can, and whisper, “Help.”
From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson
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