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Recent Examples of photo finish
If your dad’s idea of a great day involves photo finishes and premium BBQ, Santa Anita Park has a full lineup of experiences to match—from trackside feasts to whiskey tastings.
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Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 10 June 2025
The Lamar-Drake exchange wraps a photo finish between the two rivals, whose feud ignited into one of the defining pop-culture storylines of 2024.
—Trevor Anderson, Billboard, 27 May 2025
Long before Ross Chastain became the first driver in 54 years to win a Cup Series race from the tail of the field at the Coca-Cola 600, Shane Van Gisbergen captured the inaugural Chicago Street Race in his debut, and Daniel Suárez got the best of the infamous three-wide photo finish at Atlanta.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 26 May 2025
From a drama standpoint, the 151st Kentucky Derby has a tough act to follow after last year’s three-way photo finish.
—Steve Kornacki, NBC news, 2 May 2025
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Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 10 June 2025
The Lamar-Drake exchange wraps a photo finish between the two rivals, whose feud ignited into one of the defining pop-culture storylines of 2024.
—Trevor Anderson, Billboard, 27 May 2025
Long before Ross Chastain became the first driver in 54 years to win a Cup Series race from the tail of the field at the Coca-Cola 600, Shane Van Gisbergen captured the inaugural Chicago Street Race in his debut, and Daniel Suárez got the best of the infamous three-wide photo finish at Atlanta.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 26 May 2025
From a drama standpoint, the 151st Kentucky Derby has a tough act to follow after last year’s three-way photo finish.
—Steve Kornacki, NBC news, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for photo finish
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Totally sounds like a normal ol' crime thriller, right?—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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Cale has said his writing is inspired by film noir and crime movies and wanted elements of a thriller in his play.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
21 Oct. 2025
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In the race for lieutenant governor, Democrat Ghazala Hashmi was in a dead heat with Republican John Reid, both with 44%.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
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Two polls released over the weekend suggest their races could be tightening—with one poll showing Sherrill and Ciattarelli locked in a dead heat.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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And the Halloween-eve hair-raiser adds a cackling skeleton to a horror arcade of ghoulish news for EVs.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
30 Oct. 2023
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During homecoming week, UCF students jump into the campus’ Reflecting Pond and grab rubber ducks that are thrown into the water.—
Jordy Fee-Platt,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Project Cloud Nita Platform Sneakers Despite their chunkiness, the platforms are super lightweight and stable, thanks to a grippy non-slip rubber sole.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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But eliminate a defensive takeaway at the end of Cal’s 28-24 win at Boston College and its 21-18 squeaker over North Carolina last Friday and the Bears could be 3-4, winless in three ACC games and riding a four-game losing streak.—
Jeff Faraudo,
Mercury News,
23 Oct. 2025
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Over four decades after making his screen debut, the fuzzy little squeaker continues to melt hearts and inspire new generations of adorable little guys.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
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Five months before D’Uwan’s sudden death, the quiet 14-year-old had graduated from middle school, and was excited to have recently started attending high school, according to WCNC.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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According to 12th-century English historian William of Newburgh, these creatures emerged from the lingering life force of people who had committed evil deeds during their lives or who experienced a sudden death.—
Tom Duszynski,
The Conversation,
16 Oct. 2025
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Directed by Nelicia Low, the suspenser follows a young fencer struggling with keeping his secret crush on a fellow fencer from his homophobic mother.—
Vivienne Chow,
Variety,
17 May 2022
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On the other hand, the story introduces fictional characters and elements that give it the air of a suspenser, exactly the sort for which Harris is so popular.—
Frank Scheck,
The Hollywood Reporter,
20 Jan. 2022
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An election calendar must establish dates for a primary, runoff election and final election, as well as accommodate early and absentee voting and sending ballots to overseas voters — like the military — as required by state and federal voting laws.—
John Lynch,
Arkansas Online,
22 Oct. 2025
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In the upper chamber, Takaichi fell one seat short of a majority in a first-round vote but ultimately won in a runoff against Noda.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Photo finish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/photo%20finish. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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