homestretch
noun
home·stretch
ˈhōm-ˈstrech 
1
: the part of a racecourse between the last turn and the winning post
2
: a final stage
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The horses are in the homestretch.
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As the in-season tournament hits the homestretch of its group stage, Milwaukee is sitting pretty with a 3-0 record in East Group B.
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Brian Sampson, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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
Not the homestretch of the season, which, despite wins in six of their final seven games, featured no margin for error as Tampa Bay engaged in an arm-wrestling match with the Atlanta Falcons for the division crown.
—Mike Jones, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
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Brian Sampson, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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
Not the homestretch of the season, which, despite wins in six of their final seven games, featured no margin for error as Tampa Bay engaged in an arm-wrestling match with the Atlanta Falcons for the division crown.
—Mike Jones, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for homestretch
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“Homestretch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/homestretch. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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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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