grandstand finish
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Rather than fearing a grandstand finish, David Moyes' team clearly sensed there was still time for one final twist against a side with such defensive vulnerabilities.
From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026
Lawrence Shankland cut the arrears 15 minutes from time before Cammy Devlin set up a grandstand finish.
From Barron's • Dec. 27, 2025
Freddie Steward's try either side of two Marcus Smith penalties levelled the encounter at 27-27 to set up a grandstand finish.
From BBC • Dec. 28, 2024
It was a long approach, the tournament was on the line, thousands upon thousands were watching - a genuine grandstand finish.
From BBC • Sep. 23, 2024
How Clarkville School and football develop Shorty's real character and how he eventually stars on the gridiron brings this thrilling tale of school life and football to a grandstand finish.
From Baseball Joe in the Big League or, A Young Pitcher's Hardest Struggles by Chadwick, Lester
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