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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

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

Mr Trump will be hoping that there remain enough Republican supporters of his approach to help push him past the winning post on election night.

From BBC

Pictures have emerged on social media showing a horse reaching the winning post, satirising the one-horse nature of some of the contests.

From The Guardian

The winning post for votes in the House of Commons is 320 if everyone turns up - seven Sinn Fein MPs do not sit and the Speaker and three deputies do not vote.

From BBC

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