as in ending
the last part of a process or action
this project has been a lot of work, but we're finally in the homestretch
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Recent Examples of homestretch
With an over-the-top bar shaped like the oval track as the central point of the space, the seats are near the finish line along the homestretch of the track.
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Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Keeping that same mindset front and center will be key for the Magic, who return to Kia Center for a 3-game homestretch that begins Thursday against the Mavericks on NBA TV.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2025
Saturday, Journalism sat in sixth through the backstretch of the 1 3/16-mile track, and appeared too far back to make a challenge entering the homestretch in front of the Pimlico grandstand that will soon be demolished.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 18 May 2025
The construction is the homestretch of an Idaho Transportation Department vision since the early 2000s to create a north-south corridor connecting Ada, Canyon and Gem counties via Idaho 16.
—Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 28 Apr. 2025
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Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Keeping that same mindset front and center will be key for the Magic, who return to Kia Center for a 3-game homestretch that begins Thursday against the Mavericks on NBA TV.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2025
Saturday, Journalism sat in sixth through the backstretch of the 1 3/16-mile track, and appeared too far back to make a challenge entering the homestretch in front of the Pimlico grandstand that will soon be demolished.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 18 May 2025
The construction is the homestretch of an Idaho Transportation Department vision since the early 2000s to create a north-south corridor connecting Ada, Canyon and Gem counties via Idaho 16.
—Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for homestretch
Noun
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This ending brought a sense of closure to Marge, who is now in heaven with Beatles member Ringo Starr.—
Carson Blackwelder,
People.com,
25 June 2025
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But championship stories demand perfect endings, and Charlotte’s power play couldn’t provide one.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2025
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The New Zealand team Auckland City began the Club World Cup as the tournament’s fall guys, losing 10-0 against the German champions Bayern Munich, but by the end of the group stage, the semi-professional outfit earned respect by holding Boca Juniors to a draw.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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The Chicago Cubs need to add pitching, or all their efforts will be for nothing at the end of the season.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 June 2025
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That said, this bit felt like a very important emotional conclusion, that real change had finally been achieved between these two characters.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
23 June 2025
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What is a totalitarian leader other than an individualist taking that creed to its cruel conclusions, erasing the uniqueness of every other person into mere characters in a drama?—
Ed Simon
June 23,
Literary Hub,
23 June 2025
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The first season depicts the early life of the biblical figure David, with a series finale centered on David’s fight with the giant Goliath.—
Jenny Goldsberry,
The Washington Examiner,
24 June 2025
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Case in point: In the USA’s 2-1 victory over Haiti in its Group D finale in the Concacaf Gold Cup on Sunday, June 22, Agyemang was denied by goalkeeper John Placide in the 24th minute.—
Michael Lewis,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Following presentations from prosecutors and Combs' attorneys, which wrapped June 24, the trial will now enter closing arguments before the jury is sent into deliberations.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
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Slavik’s closing arguments are expected to last the entirety of Thursday, with the defense prepared to give their side on Friday before the jury begins deliberations on Monday.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
26 June 2025
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Harvard alleged the revocation was the culmination of a retaliatory campaign by the Trump administration on academic freedom at Harvard.—
Alexandra Koch , Bill Mears,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2025
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Washington said that was the culmination of a day in which Enright and the Angels were frustrated with Ortiz.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
19 June 2025
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Just a few spritzes deliver soft volume, matte texture, and that effortlessly undone finish.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
30 June 2025
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Her displays deep in United’s midfield were key to their third-place league finish and subsequent Champions League qualification, as well as a third trip to the FA Cup final.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
30 June 2025
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As Pride Month 2025 comes to a close, a new couple just took to Instagram to make their relationship official: movie star Elliot Page and Overcompensating actor and comedian Julia Shiplett.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
30 June 2025
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Rowe and Elliott scored in the 3-1 opening win over the Czech Republic, but England struggled to kick on, with a goalless draw against Slovenia and a 2-1 loss to Germany bringing the group stage to a close.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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