finishing line

Example Sentences

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Facing challenges from China and the United States, India and the European Union have been negotiating a massive free trade pact -- and talks, first launched about two decades ago, are nearing the finishing line.

From Barron's • Jan. 24, 2026

In late October, the company said it planned to open a new 3.7 gigawatt annual-capacity solar module finishing line in the U.S.

From Barron's • Jan. 7, 2026

Plenty of rebuilding permits have been issued — nearly 2,000 in both the Palisades and Eaton fire zones, according to the state’s rebuilding dashboard — and the first few are reaching the finishing line.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2025

In his message, Kay told him: "Get across that finishing line and get yourself a nice garlic bread. This is the way to Glasgowrilla!"

From BBC • Nov. 14, 2024

By the time I reached the halfway point, the other kids were crossing the finishing line.

From "Ugly" by Robert Hoge