finish line

noun

: a line marking the end of a racecourse

Examples of finish line in a Sentence

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Customer advocacy is genuine proof that puts prospects across the finish line. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 10 June 2026 Nicola’s legislation failed to cross the finish line this year despite receiving bipartisan support. Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 9 June 2026 There was minimal Republican infighting in getting the measure across the finish line. Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 9 June 2026 Since these insects typically only have one generation per year, your hard work does have a finish line. Heather Zidack, Hartford Courant, 7 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for finish line

Word History

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of finish line was in 1899

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“Finish line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/finish%20line. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.

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finish line

noun
: a line marking the end of a racecourse
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