finish line
Example Sentences
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“I give credit to the Clark County D.A. for bringing a very difficult cold case and getting across the finish line when every other prosecutor who considered it passed on it,” Rahmani said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
It was Vindics-Toth who made the decisive break, before Donnelly followed, holding on through an uphill climb to the finish line and crossing 12 seconds after the Hungarian.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
Zhang Xue wept with joy and furiously waved a Chinese flag as he watched his company's superbike scream across the finish line four seconds ahead of competitors in only its third world championship race.
From Barron's ● Aug. 9, 2026
Even if Soriot pushes this or another large transaction over the finish line, it need not be a disaster.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
They make a show of everything, especially crossing the finish line.
From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen
