Garrison finish

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noun

the finish of a race, especially a horse race, in which the winner comes from behind to win at the last moment.

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Origin of Garrison finish

1930–35; probably named after Edward (“Snapper”) Garrison, 19th-century American jockey who often won in this fashion

Words nearby Garrison finish

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How to use Garrison finish in a sentence

I had been studying abroad in London, and came back to finish the semester at Tufts.
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In 2008 and 2012, Huckabee and Santorum, respectively won the Iowa Caucus, but did not make it to the finish line.
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“We would love to finish what we started some years ago,” Branson told journalists at a news conference with notable hesitancy.
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Finish the sauce by putting the roasting pan on the stovetop over medium-high heat.
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He said, “I am breaking my heart over this story, and cannot bear to finish it.”
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Before he could finish the sentence the Hole-keeper said snappishly, "Well, drop out again—quick!"
Davy and The Goblin|Charles E. Carryl
The garrison of the town and fortress was nearly three thousand strong.
Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. CCCXXXIX. January, 1844. Vol. LV.|Various
The mother's lips could not finish the charge she was about to put upon her innocent child.
The Pastor's Fire-side Vol. 3 of 4|Jane Porter
He shall give his mind to finish the glazing, and his watching to make clean the furnace.
The Bible, Douay-Rheims Version|Various
They also seized the lake gunboats, took an entire Spanish garrison prisoner, and captured a large quantity of stores.
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