homestretch

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Recent Examples of homestretch 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 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 Worthy looked sensational down the homestretch and in the Super Bowl caught eight passes for 157 yards and two TDs. Tim Graham, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025 As Better Call Saul headed into its homestretch, fans were abuzz with how the acclaimed Breaking Bad prequel would end. Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 28 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for homestretch
Recent Examples of Synonyms for homestretch
Noun
  • The ending isn’t a surprise—Alonso eventually re-signed with the Mets.
    Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 8 May 2025
  • In a letter addressed to Bisignano, a group of GOP representatives said they were concerned regarding SSA staffing cuts and the ending of office leases.
    Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
Noun
  • The doughnuts were mostly available for now in Kentucky and Indiana but were set to expand nationwide by the end of 2026.
    Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 10 May 2025
  • The company’s new survey found that 57% of motorists were actively comparison shopping at the end of 2024, compared to 49% at the same time in 2023.
    Dan Avery, CNBC, 9 May 2025
Noun
  • Regarding the single-day ticket additions, Epp said this move was drawn from conclusions stemming from focus groups and fan surveys, and that these days 81 percent of the Sunday single-day ticket buyers were first-time attendees.
    Luke Smith, New York Times, 3 May 2025
  • One virtue, reasoning, is for analyzing the information and drawing conclusions.
    Andrew Abela, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
Noun
  • The May 4 series finale of HBO’s The Righteous Gemstones marked the end of a grand experiment for its creator and star.
    Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 5 May 2025
  • That’s a wrap for both of CBS’ cancelled FBI spinoffs, FBI: Most Wanted and FBI: International, which finished filming their respective series finales in recent days.
    Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 4 May 2025
Noun
  • From prospecting and lead qualification to closing, perfecting a business’s sales pipeline requires making careful decisions that turn potential leads into long-term customers.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
  • Since then, there have been tit-for-tat escalations from both sides, including exchanges of gunfire between Indian and Pakistani troops along the border, the expelling of diplomats and nationals on both sides, the closing of airspace to each other’s airlines, and suspension of trade.
    Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 7 May 2025
Noun
  • The four shows are the culmination of a multiyear project within NBCUniversal to develop new voices and lean into social-first creators.
    Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 1 May 2025
  • Her latest project, Welcome, Mac, to the Family by Ruddiman, is the culmination of two years of experimentation, iteration, and storytelling.
    Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 1 May 2025
Noun
  • The Lakers tried to ride their best five to the finish Sunday, but ran out of gas and were passed up just prior to the end line by a bunch of young legs.
    Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 1 May 2025
  • Manchester United has not performed up to expectations during Premier League play, making a strong finish in the Europa League a great opportunity for the club to right its wrongs.
    Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
Noun
  • The school will close its doors at the end of its current semester after coming up with just over $2 million from roughly 200 donors, university officials said at the close of their two week campaign.
    Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 1 May 2025
  • As the first month of the MLB season comes to a close, some teams have already established themselves as trade deadline sellers, while contenders have already begun to see their internal weaknesses.
    Tyler Small, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025

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“Homestretch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/homestretch. Accessed 15 May. 2025.

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