close finish
Example Sentences
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The match against Afghanistan, when they required two super overs to get the job done, is their only truly close finish.
From BBC ● Mar. 3, 2026
The close finish added scrutiny to an arcane rule that hardly ever comes into play.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2025
Even a close finish could reshape the race.
From Reuters ● Oct. 20, 2023
Any chance of a close finish was ended by Williams getting a yellow card for an illegal tackle on Ireland captain Jonathan Sexton in the 65th.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 4, 2023
Suppose we should have a close finish in one of the races, who would we have to decide it for us?”
From The Go Ahead Boys in the Island Camp by Ross Kay
