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

In a wider sense, it is another lopsided contest in a World Cup that is crying out for a close finish.

From BBC • Oct. 14, 2023

Any chance of a close finish was ended by Williams getting a yellow card for an illegal tackle on Ireland captain Jonathan Sexton in the 65th.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 4, 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