finish line
Americannoun
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finish lines
plural
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of finish line
First recorded in 1895–1900
Example Sentences
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“The administration remains fully committed to getting the Clarity Act across the finish line in September…But we also can’t afford to wait forever.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
After hitting the front by the 30-metre mark, he never looked back - and continued running far beyond the finish line in celebration.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
Zhang Xue wept with joy and furiously waved a Chinese flag as he watched his company's superbike scream across the finish line four seconds ahead of competitors in only its third world championship race.
From Barron's ● Aug. 9, 2026
Spectrum owner Charter Communications is nearing the finish line in its long-awaited $34.5-billion purchase of Cox Enterprises to form the nation’s largest internet and cable television company.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2026
Sure, there’s no ball and no shoulder pads, and nothing in your way except the string across the finish line.
From "Crash" by Jerry Spinelli
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