finish line
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of finish line
First recorded in 1895–1900
Example Sentences
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At Slate, we call this mad dash to the finish line “Opinionpalooza,” and we approach it with equal parts fascination, skepticism, and dread every year.
From Slate • Jun. 1, 2026
There were hugs, cheers and tears as two brothers crossed the finish line to complete a mammoth challenge of running 33 marathons in 33 days, raising £1.5m for dementia research in the process.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
The 34-year-old from Sweden went from third to first over the 200th lap after throwing a last-ditch pass around David Malukas with the finish line in sight.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026
If it gets across the finish line, the all-cash acquisition would be the largest buyout of a publicly traded company to date.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026
I held on, sure we would capsize, but somehow she brought us through and spurred the horses across the finish line.
From "The Sea of Monsters" by Rick Riordan
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