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Examples of finish line in a Sentence
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What comes next will be a fast and furious ride to the finish line as 78 individuals, 20 relays and 10 teams are crowned state champions over the next 10 hours.
—Braidon Nourse, The Denver Post, 18 May 2024
Unfortunately, not everyone can make it to the finish line.
—Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 15 May 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1899, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near finish line
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“Finish line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/finish%20line. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
Kids Definition
finish line
noun
: a line marking the end of a racecourse
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