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

At the Coliseum League track and field finals last week, he finished second at 1,600 meters in a close finish.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2022

At any rate I guess it would have been a pretty close finish.

From The Go Ahead Boys in the Island Camp by Kay, Ross