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These improvements paid off in a close race to the finish line.—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2025 Some groups that had supported the framework began to back away, just hours after the negotiations had appeared to be reaching the finish line.—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2025 Moving the goalposts at the finish line Here is a true story.—Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025 Despite the trade discussions seemingly breaking down, the Vikings were able to keep working on a deal and finally got it over the finish line.—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for finish line
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