back stretch
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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What a particular jockey, for example, sees along the back stretch at the Kentucky Derby—a gap along the rail to make his move—is what you see.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
The race went to caution on the second lap when Tyler Reddick spun on the back stretch.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 4, 2023
Macadamia settled in the back in the early stages, moved up steadily on the back stretch and into the turn and then made her move as leader School Dance faded badly.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 29, 2023
“Bottom on the chair, feet on the ground, forward and back, stretch your arms, forward and back, forward and back,” Wallingford called out.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 28, 2022
I stand up straight, letting the muscles in my back stretch.
From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy
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