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winning post

American

noun

a post on a racetrack, marking the goal of a race.

winning post British

noun

the post marking the finishing line on a racecourse

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Etymology

Origin of winning post

First recorded in 1810–20

Example Sentences

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After winning the big race again, she scattered some of One For Arthur's ashes by the winning post.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2023

His brother William, who had also ridden in the race, was there to cheer him at the winning post, having fallen at the 19th fence.

From BBC • Nov. 11, 2022

At Cheltenham, the 10-year-old Many Clouds shocked Thistlecrack to win the Cotswold Chase by a head before falling after the winning post.

From New York Times • Jan. 28, 2017

And the winning post is the organ bank.

From Economist • Feb. 4, 2016

Lady to trim hat and gentleman to return to the winning post wearing hat.

From In Pastures New by Ade, George

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