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

Fresh from being crowned mixed team world champion alongside Huw Nightingale last week, Bankes pipped France's Chloe Trespeuch to the line in a close finish.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2023

It looks like being a close finish, and he will want all his wits about him.

From Settling Day by Gould, Nat