as in ending
the last part of a process or action
this project has been a lot of work, but we're finally in the homestretch
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Recent Examples of homestretch
The second and third phases of the Conservatory Project will include additional structures down the homestretch toward the starting gate and are expected to open in both 2027 and 2028.
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Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
The Conservatory Project aims to replace temporary suites and 2,100 seats in the infield lining the homestretch of the track with new permanent structures providing 7,000 premium experiences for guests, including 36 suites.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Worthy looked sensational down the homestretch and in the Super Bowl caught eight passes for 157 yards and two TDs.
—Tim Graham, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
As Better Call Saul headed into its homestretch, fans were abuzz with how the acclaimed Breaking Bad prequel would end.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 28 Jan. 2025
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Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
The Conservatory Project aims to replace temporary suites and 2,100 seats in the infield lining the homestretch of the track with new permanent structures providing 7,000 premium experiences for guests, including 36 suites.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Worthy looked sensational down the homestretch and in the Super Bowl caught eight passes for 157 yards and two TDs.
—Tim Graham, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
As Better Call Saul headed into its homestretch, fans were abuzz with how the acclaimed Breaking Bad prequel would end.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 28 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for homestretch
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Weak Hero Class 2’s ending: Si-Eun’s master plan Ryeo Un as Park Hu-min, Lee Min-jae as Go Hyuntak Darae Lee/Netflix Weak Hero Class 2 builds to a massive showdown between the members of the Union and the Eunjang student body.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Apr. 2025
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Sadly, by the time the ending — easy, predictable, full of hope — rolls around, the story is already fading from memory.—
Gabino Iglesias,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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Jopling is a hitman with skull rings and a sadistic streak who does all sorts of dirty work, including engaging in some light decapitation and throwing a cat out the window before meeting an amusing end off a snowy cliff.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025
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The meeting lasted about 15 minutes inside St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, where Francis often preached the need for a peaceful end to the war, just before Trump and Zelenskyy took their seats at the outdoor funeral service.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Apr. 2025
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Regarding the single-day ticket additions, Epp said this move was drawn from conclusions stemming from focus groups and fan surveys, and that these days 81 percent of the Sunday single-day ticket buyers were first-time attendees.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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One virtue, reasoning, is for analyzing the information and drawing conclusions.—
Andrew Abela,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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The first teaser trailer for the finale also sees the return of another familiar character in the series: Taylor Swift.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
24 Apr. 2025
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Paramount didn’t report viewership throughout the run of Season 3 besides its premiere, which hit just over 2 million viewers, but that was counted over its opening weekend rather than the full week of viewership being counted for the finale.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2025
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That can involve researching and clearing title searches and assisting with real estate closings.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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As part of the debt restructuring, MSG Networks will make a $65 million payment at closing of the load, while its parent company, Sphere Entertainment, will pay $15 million.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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The Wolves’ 103-96 victory in Game 5 on Wednesday was the culmination of a trend that crushed the Lakers all series.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Her latest project, Welcome, Mac, to the Family by Ruddiman, is the culmination of two years of experimentation, iteration, and storytelling.—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Manchester United has not performed up to expectations during Premier League play, making a strong finish in the Europa League a great opportunity for the club to right its wrongs.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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For the past dozen years, horses have qualified by gaining points from top finishes in a series of more than 30 races over the seven months leading up to the Derby.—
Peter Keating,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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As the first month of the MLB season comes to a close, some teams have already established themselves as trade deadline sellers, while contenders have already begun to see their internal weaknesses.—
Tyler Small,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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The school will close its doors at the end of its current semester after coming up with just over $2 million from roughly 200 donors, university officials said at the close of their two week campaign.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2025
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“Homestretch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/homestretch. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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