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
Even a close finish could reshape the race.
From Reuters ● Oct. 20, 2023
Great Britain's men's 4x100m team defended their title at the European Championships, after Jake Wightman had to settle for silver in a close finish to the men's 800m final in Munich.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2022
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
Do you think your pater will give you your money all the same as it was such a close finish?'
From The Pothunters by P. G. (Pelham Grenville) Wodehouse
