late charge
Americannoun
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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
Caspar Corbeau of the Netherlands won the men's 200m breaststroke, holding off a late charge from French star Leon Marchand to win in 2:01.63.
From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2025
There were gasps as his odds - the longest-priced winner in the race's history - were announced following a late charge under jockey Jonjo O'Neill junior.
From BBC ● Mar. 14, 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
It's past two, by Jove, and here's the khit coming for the late charge.
From Soldiers Three by Rudyard Kipling
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