finish line

noun

: a line marking the end of a racecourse

Examples of finish line in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web What made it across the finish line in House Bill 1120 was a softened version of these proposals; measures focused mostly on data and reporting, and don’t deliver financial relief to the families. Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 11 Mar. 2024 Bol ran anchor against Holmes in a breathtaking battle to the finish line. Katelyn Hutchison, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024 His leadership and partnership with Bowser and D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D), the lead co-sponsor of the bill, became one of the most intriguing political developments last year and ultimately served as a powerful bipartisan combo that helped motor the bill over the House finish line. Meagan Flynn, Washington Post, 29 Feb. 2024 Just 164 feet separates you from the finish line and your beer with this race. Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 28 Feb. 2024 According to the Pew Research Center, Congress hasn't passed more than five of its 12 appropriations bills on time since 1996, opting almost every year for continuing resolutions and ultimately omnibus packages to get the government funding over the finish line. Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 22 Feb. 2024 Roughly 25 members participated, including seven first-time marathon runners, and the group had its own cheer zone near the finish line. Mathew Miranda, Sacramento Bee, 22 Feb. 2024 Pearson is a company stalwart who worked on Thor: Ragnarok and Black Widow and has a reputation for taking projects over the finish line. Aaron Couch, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Feb. 2024 And to round out legislative actions for the planet, Congress will have an opportunity to carry the U.S. Foundation for International Conservation Act over the finish line. Bill Frist, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of finish line was in 1899

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“Finish line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/finish%20line. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

finish line

noun
: a line marking the end of a racecourse
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