Examples of finish line in a Sentence
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Mage, ridden by jockey Javier Castellano, crosses the finish line to win the 149th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, May 6, 2023, in Louisville, Kentucky.
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David Morgan, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2024
Harden and George did their parts just enough, but the Clippers still crawled to the finish line, doing enough to build a 29-point third-quarter lead and escape with a 109-97 lead over the Mavericks.
—Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2024
In order for that funding to pass, a significant share of Democrats will be required to carry that measure over the finish line.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 18 Apr. 2024
Read more Photo of the day: The 128th Boston Marathon
The 128th running of the Boston Marathon kicked off Monday morning with participants making the long journey from Hopkinton, Massachusetts to the finish line on Boylston Street in Boston.
—USA TODAY, 16 Apr. 2024
Being so close to the finish line of a disappointing season, and hours from calling it a coaching career following two decades in the NBA, could easily aid in a final-day-of-school vibe around the Charlotte Hornets.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2024
The finish line has come into sight for the prospective champions, with just four more wins separating themselves from college basketball royalty.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 28 Mar. 2024
The Chinese runner crossed the finish line in 1:03:44 to claim the $5,500 first prize, with the African trio just one second behind in joint-second place.
—Andrew McNicol, CNN, 15 Apr. 2024
So far this year, Democrats have managed to get seven bills across the finish line — less than 4% of all bills passed.
—Rebecca Grapevine, The Courier-Journal, 12 Apr. 2024
David Morgan, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2024
Harden and George did their parts just enough, but the Clippers still crawled to the finish line, doing enough to build a 29-point third-quarter lead and escape with a 109-97 lead over the Mavericks.
—Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2024
In order for that funding to pass, a significant share of Democrats will be required to carry that measure over the finish line.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 18 Apr. 2024
Read more Photo of the day: The 128th Boston Marathon
The 128th running of the Boston Marathon kicked off Monday morning with participants making the long journey from Hopkinton, Massachusetts to the finish line on Boylston Street in Boston.
—USA TODAY, 16 Apr. 2024
Being so close to the finish line of a disappointing season, and hours from calling it a coaching career following two decades in the NBA, could easily aid in a final-day-of-school vibe around the Charlotte Hornets.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2024
The finish line has come into sight for the prospective champions, with just four more wins separating themselves from college basketball royalty.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 28 Mar. 2024
The Chinese runner crossed the finish line in 1:03:44 to claim the $5,500 first prize, with the African trio just one second behind in joint-second place.
—Andrew McNicol, CNN, 15 Apr. 2024
So far this year, Democrats have managed to get seven bills across the finish line — less than 4% of all bills passed.
—Rebecca Grapevine, The Courier-Journal, 12 Apr. 2024
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“Finish line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/finish%20line. Accessed 1 May. 2024.
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