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close finish

NOUN

photo finish

Synonyms

WEAK

blanket finish dead heat even money neck-and-neck race

Example Sentences

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The close finish added scrutiny to an arcane rule that hardly ever comes into play.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 28, 2025

Even a close finish could reshape the race.

From Reuters • Oct. 20, 2023

The Colts will be slight favorites Sunday, perhaps portending another close finish.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 29, 2023

Jackson held off Katia Rasgusa in second and third-placed Marthe Truyen in a close finish to the 145.5km trek.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2023

It was an exciting race, and an exceedingly close finish.

From Harper's Round Table, May 28, 1895 by Various