the stretch
noun
: the final straight part of a racecourse before the finish line
the horses are in the (final) stretch
—often used figurativelyShe's in the final stretch. The baby's due next month.
They will wind up the season with a winning record having won some crucial games down the stretch.
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At worst, the Blue Jays could use the outfielder as a depth option down the stretch.
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Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 July 2025
The city is planning to put safety upgrades on the stretch, but the project has been delayed to 2026, Transportation Alternatives Executive Director Ben Furnas said.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 12 July 2025
Victory came 24 hours after the Lynx were out-toughed and outscored 19-4 down the stretch in a 79-71 loss Wednesday at Phoenix.
—Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 10 July 2025
The Lakers stepped up with key defensive rebounds and stops down the stretch, with Bazley being the defensive focal point.
—Micheel Alharazy, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2025
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Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 July 2025
The city is planning to put safety upgrades on the stretch, but the project has been delayed to 2026, Transportation Alternatives Executive Director Ben Furnas said.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 12 July 2025
Victory came 24 hours after the Lynx were out-toughed and outscored 19-4 down the stretch in a 79-71 loss Wednesday at Phoenix.
—Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 10 July 2025
The Lakers stepped up with key defensive rebounds and stops down the stretch, with Bazley being the defensive focal point.
—Micheel Alharazy, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2025
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“The stretch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20stretch. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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