close finish

Example Sentences

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The close finish added scrutiny to an arcane rule that hardly ever comes into play.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 28, 2025

There was a similar close finish in the pool where world record holder Clegg was pushed all the way to the line and touched home first by just half a body length.

From BBC • Sep. 7, 2024

Even a close finish could reshape the race.

From Reuters • Oct. 20, 2023

The Colts will be slight favorites Sunday, perhaps portending another close finish.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 29, 2023

Do you think your pater will give you your money all the same as it was such a close finish?'

From The Pothunters by Wodehouse, P. G. (Pelham Grenville)