finish line
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of finish line
First recorded in 1895–1900
Example Sentences
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The 42-year-old singer-songwriter crossed the finish line at the London Stadium in Stratford in east London earlier, wrapping up his gruelling five-day Into The Unknown challenge.
From BBC • May 15, 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
And while Musk travels frequently to China, he may be hoping this visit will push approvals over the finish line.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
Like buying a home was the finish line, and renting meant you hadn’t crossed it yet.
From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026
"You're not finished until you cross the finish line in Nome," he said.
From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell
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