close finish

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

There was also a close finish in the women's equivalent as Samantha Kinghorn claimed victory from Eden Rainbow-Cooper, with Mel Woods third.

From BBC • Sep. 3, 2023

The work will stand longer, and the method gives a rich and close finish, bringing out 85the figure and rich colour of the wood better than in any other method of finishing.

From French Polishing and Enamelling A Practical Work of Instruction by Bitmead, Richard