close finish

Frequency: 7.512.3 per million words

An end to a race where competitors are very near to each other.

finishADJECTIVE + headword (end of an event)

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close

Examples (10)

  • The race ended in a close finish with just seconds between the runners.
  • Spectators were on their feet for the close finish at the championship.
  • The marathon had a thrilling close finish that kept everyone guessing.
  • Nobody expected such a close finish in the swimming competition.
  • The cycling event delivered a nail-biting close finish.
  • After leading for most of the race, she won in a close finish.
  • The photo showed just how close the finish really was.
  • Fans love races that end with a dramatic close finish.
  • The sprinters crossed the line in an incredibly close finish.
  • Even the judges had difficulty determining the winner in that close finish.