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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The Eastern League champs with an 11-1 record, the Warhawks’ only loss down the stretch came in the final league game against Christian on May 15.
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Rick Hoff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
But San Antonio had an answer for every Thunder response down the stretch, securing the victory.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 31 May 2026
Bonner had a good look from deep on that attempt, but the Liberty stayed in front of shooters down the stretch to come out with the win.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 30 May 2026
Amazon shoppers are most impressed by the stretch, fit, and soft feel of these wide-leg jeans, which closely resemble the pair Garner wore.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
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Rick Hoff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
But San Antonio had an answer for every Thunder response down the stretch, securing the victory.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 31 May 2026
Bonner had a good look from deep on that attempt, but the Liberty stayed in front of shooters down the stretch to come out with the win.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 30 May 2026
Amazon shoppers are most impressed by the stretch, fit, and soft feel of these wide-leg jeans, which closely resemble the pair Garner wore.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for the stretch
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“The stretch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20stretch. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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