lead-out

Example Sentences

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But Milan was still badly placed and had lost his lead-out men as the sprinters jostled for position going into the final 500 metres.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

Colorado tacked on two runs off reliever Matt Sauer in the eighth on a lead-out single from pinch hitter Yanquiel Fernández’s and Doyle’s 13th home run of the season an out later.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 21, 2025

In 2023, Colbert’s lead-out James Corden also abandoned “The Late Late Show,” reportedly to get ahead of having that choice made for him.

From Salon • Jul. 20, 2025

“It’s amazing to have Mathieu as a lead-out man. If he had the space to go, for sure he has the speed to fight for the win.”

From Washington Times • Jul. 3, 2023

Three tame climbs break up another sprinter-friendly route which should culminate with the lead-out trains battling for position before the Tour's fast men launch themselves towards the finish in Sonderborg.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2022