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

At the Coliseum League track and field finals last week, he finished second at 1,600 meters in a close finish.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2022

The Junior 100 gave a close finish, and the 220 furnished an exciting contest.

From Harper's Round Table, May 21, 1895 by Various