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With American alpine skiing star Lindsey Vonn in attendance to cheer her on, Diggins collapsed across the finish line after earning her fourth podium in the Tour de Ski.
—Zack Pierce, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Some other artists who've been discussed for induction but never quite gotten to the finish line, Sykes also told the outlet, are the B-52's, Phil Collins as a solo artist, the Pixies and Joe Cocker.
—Jack Irvin, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Trump's support helped drag Johnson across the finish line.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
The President-elect’s endorsement of Johnson—touted repeatedly from the floor as lawmakers cast their votes—proved insufficient for the instant assembly but ultimately got him across the finish line.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 3 Jan. 2025
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Word History
First Known Use
1899, in the meaning defined above
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“Finish line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/finish%20line. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
Kids Definition
finish line
noun
: a line marking the end of a racecourse
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