late charge
Americannoun
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A late charge from world number one Scottie Scheffler - a two-time major champion - put pressure on McIlroy at the top of the leaderboard, moving within two shots.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
Brook brought up his fifty off 31 balls with a third six but was caught in the deep off the next delivery and England were 157-6 with 10 balls remaining before Jacks's late charge.
From Barron's • Feb. 8, 2026
Jaylen Brown finished with 42 points as the Boston Celtics came from behind before holding off a late charge from the New York Knicks to seal a 123-117 victory on Tuesday.
From Barron's • Dec. 3, 2025
Ledecky had to work harder than usual for the win, her fourth straight in the event, holding off a late charge from Australian Ariarne Titmus to win in 8 minutes 11.04 seconds.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 3, 2024
Day by day she grew stronger and brighter, needing less of assistance but receiving even more of attention from the stricken father of her late charge.
From Bricks Without Straw by Tourgée, Albion Winegar
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