back stretch
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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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
Macadamia settled in the back in the early stages, moved up steadily on the back stretch and into the turn and then made her move as leader School Dance faded badly.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 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
And as we came down the back stretch and hit that final two hundred, I felt my legs start to stiffen.
From "Patina" by Jason Reynolds
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