chequered flag

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a flag with a black-and-white checkered pattern, used to signal the end of a motor race

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  • The driver was the first to see the chequered flag.
  • The driver waved the chequered flag as the winner crossed the finish line.
  • After 200 laps, he finally took the chequered flag.
  • Hamilton took the chequered flag to win his fourth Grand Prix of the season.
  • Every young racer dreams of seeing the chequered flag at Monaco.
  • The crowd cheered as the chequered flag signaled the end of the thrilling race.
  • The marshal waved the chequered flag enthusiastically as the winner crossed the line.
  • After three hours of racing, the marshal finally displayed the chequered flag.
  • Reaching the chequered flag was a huge achievement for the small team.
  • She dreamed of seeing the chequered flag first in her Formula One debut.
  • The race will end when the lead car receives the chequered flag.
  • The chequered flag dropped at exactly 3:47 PM, ending the championship race.
  • If he can maintain this pace, he'll be the one to greet the chequered flag.
  • Fans held their breath waiting for the chequered flag to appear.
  • The crowd erupted as the chequered flag was waved on the final lap.
  • The rookie driver finally saw his first chequered flag after months of training.
  • He had led for most of the race, only to lose just before the chequered flag.
  • Officials raised the chequered flag to conclude the intense competition.
  • Who will be the first to cross the finish line and see the chequered flag?
  • Victory was official when the chequered flag was waved above the track.