homestretch
noun
home·stretch
ˈhōm-ˈstrech 
1
: the part of a racecourse between the last turn and the winning post
2
: a final stage
Examples of homestretch in a Sentence
The horses are in the homestretch.
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Literary Hub, 21 May 2026
Iron Honor, another prerace betting favorite, tried to challenge Napoleon Solo down the homestretch but couldn’t come within a length of the winner.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 17 May 2026
The Lafayette City Council is in the homestretch of overhauling the city’s zoning code, an effort that began last year.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
With Gustavo Dudamel’s final season as music and artistic director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic reaching its homestretch, the orchestra has announced the appointment of its latest not music director.
—Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
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“Homestretch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/homestretch. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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homestretch
noun
home·stretch
ˈhōm-ˈstrech
1
: the part of a racetrack between the final turn and the finish line
2
: a final stage
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