finish line

noun

: a line marking the end of a racecourse

Examples of finish line in a Sentence

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The moment California Chrome sprinted over the finish line, tears streamed down Harris’ face. Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2025 No wonder Skydance hasn’t rushed to get this deal over the finish line. Brian Steinberg, Variety, 8 July 2025 Getting this one over the finish line will be huge for Marion to prove his program is for real, but to earn McDonald’s commitment in the first place is no small feat. Grace Raynor, New York Times, 8 July 2025 This big, beautiful bill fulfills all the promises in the America First agenda. SCOTT (voice over): But getting it over the finish line took arm-twisting and deal-making. ABC News, 6 July 2025 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 12 Jul. 2025.

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finish line

noun
: a line marking the end of a racecourse
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