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
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.
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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
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
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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
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for homestretch
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Weak Hero Class 2’s ending: Si-Eun’s master plan Ryeo Un as Park Hu-min, Lee Min-jae as Go Hyuntak Darae Lee/Netflix Weak Hero Class 2 builds to a massive showdown between the members of the Union and the Eunjang student body.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Apr. 2025
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Sadly, by the time the ending — easy, predictable, full of hope — rolls around, the story is already fading from memory.—
Gabino Iglesias,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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Jopling is a hitman with skull rings and a sadistic streak who does all sorts of dirty work, including engaging in some light decapitation and throwing a cat out the window before meeting an amusing end off a snowy cliff.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025
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The end goal of fair and open trade is worth pursuing, and dismantling non-tariff barriers are a critical element in negotiations.—
Garth Friesen,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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In May 2024, the series was renewed for a seventh season, consisting of six episodes, to give a fitting conclusion to The Conners.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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What used to be called a human interest story; no grand conclusions about the larger meaning of Dutch soccer.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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The Los Angeles Dodgers' lineup for Wednesday's series finale against the Chicago Cubs had a surprising omission.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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In February, the company touted that the premiere episode had managed 2.03M viewers in its debut weekend, but since the numbers for the finale are across seven days of viewing, no real conclusions can be drawn about how much the audience grew over the course of the season.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2025
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Cardinal Kevin Farrell will preside over the closing and sealing of the coffin in his role of camerlengo, or interim Vatican administrator.—
Colleen Barry,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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As part of the debt restructuring, MSG Networks will make a $65 million payment at closing of the load, while its parent company, Sphere Entertainment, will pay $15 million.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Today’s sentence is the culmination of justice, but this is not the final chapter of Kyhara’s life story.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
24 Apr. 2025
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The yeehaw agenda continues to sweep the nation as many of us prepare our best Americana looks for Beyoncé’s tour, which embodies the culmination of our sudden cultural interest in Black cowboys.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
21 Apr. 2025
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The team’s previous best finish was 5th overall in 2022, just one ranking short of a Final Four appearance.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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But the Wolves are 17-4 dating back to early March, including a dominant 8-1 finish to the regular season.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
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Abbott Elementary season 4 finale The school year is soon coming to a close, and Abbott Elementary is following suit.—
Rebecca Aizin,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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That could easily change as his tenure as governor comes to a close, and as the Trump administration continues to push its policy agenda.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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