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back stretch

British  

noun

  1. a horse-racing term for back straight

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The race went to caution on the second lap when Tyler Reddick spun on the back stretch.

From Washington Times • Jun. 4, 2023

With the Lakers entering the back stretch of the regular season, coach Darvin Ham said it would be important for him to “lean back on your principles.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 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

Reality check: The Cyclones are in the Big 12 race, but face a difficult back stretch with Texas and West Virginia coming after this week's Farmageddon rivalry.

From Fox News • Nov. 16, 2020

I stand up straight, letting the muscles in my back stretch.

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy

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