finishing line
Example Sentences
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They were flagging with the finishing line in sight.
From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026
Facing challenges from China and the United States, India and the European Union have been negotiating a massive free trade pact -- and talks, first launched about two decades ago, are nearing the finishing line.
From Barron's • Jan. 24, 2026
In late October, the company said it planned to open a new 3.7 gigawatt annual-capacity solar module finishing line in the U.S.
From Barron's • Jan. 7, 2026
Plenty of rebuilding permits have been issued — nearly 2,000 in both the Palisades and Eaton fire zones, according to the state’s rebuilding dashboard — and the first few are reaching the finishing line.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2025
By the time I reached the halfway point, the other kids were crossing the finishing line.
From "Ugly" by Robert Hoge
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