finish line
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of finish line
First recorded in 1895–1900
Example Sentences
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It was those same boys, Robertson says, who often had nothing to say when she sped across the finish line in front of them.
From BBC
The Breakfast Show presenter will travel 1,000km through England, Wales and Scotland over eight days until he reaches the finish line in Edinburgh.
From BBC
With five miles to the finish line and no one else picking up pace, Martin decided to push himself to the end.
From Los Angeles Times
Whether they sprinted to the end or dragged themselves across the finish line, they were all so proud.
From Literature
Kamau dove for the finish line and tripped, falling short of the victory.
From Los Angeles Times
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