winning post
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of winning post
First recorded in 1810–20
Example Sentences
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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
The Group One of venues to socialise, for those allowed entry, is car park number one for owners and trainers, about a furlong on from the winning post, where picnics have silver service cutlery.
From BBC • Jun. 22, 2013
A bare three inches parted the Watersnake from the winning post when the slight shudder ran through her which told that the prow of the Seamaid had touched her stern.
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, August 19th, 1914 by Seaman, Owen, Sir
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