as in ending
the last part of a process or action
this project has been a lot of work, but we're finally in the homestretch
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Recent Examples of homestretch
In a video shared by Mark Ruffalo, who plays the Hulk in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the actors expressed their support for VP Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz in the homestretch of their White House run.
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Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2024
Today’s top stories (Stephanie Scarbrough / Associated Press) Harris made her closing argument to voters as the election enters the homestretch
Harris delivered a closing message at the same spot where Trump encouraged his allies to challenge the 2020 election on Jan. 6, 2021.
—Defne Karabatur, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024
The move from Gascón comes in the homestretch of his reelection campaign to stay Los Angeles’s top prosecutor.
—Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Oct. 2024
Jean-Pierre will take questions from reporters at 1:30 p.m. as Vice President Kamala Harris heads into the homestretch of her 2024 presidential campaign against former President Donald Trump.
—Emily Hallas, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Oct. 2024
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Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2024
Today’s top stories (Stephanie Scarbrough / Associated Press) Harris made her closing argument to voters as the election enters the homestretch
Harris delivered a closing message at the same spot where Trump encouraged his allies to challenge the 2020 election on Jan. 6, 2021.
—Defne Karabatur, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024
The move from Gascón comes in the homestretch of his reelection campaign to stay Los Angeles’s top prosecutor.
—Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Oct. 2024
Jean-Pierre will take questions from reporters at 1:30 p.m. as Vice President Kamala Harris heads into the homestretch of her 2024 presidential campaign against former President Donald Trump.
—Emily Hallas, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for homestretch
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The third—the series’ best and last—has Sam trying to repay the favor by making sure a newly married Joel isn’t sacrificing too much of himself to achieve a happy ending.Inkoo Kang, The New Yorker, 10 Dec. 2024
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This is histrionic and fun and has a nice ending with Michael Longfellow.EW.com, EW.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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Controlling Morocco will complete the audacious Chinese plan: The Strait, with Morocco at its southern end, is only eight miles wide.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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On the surface, this could mark the end of Baddoo’s tenure with the Tigers.Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
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The core antitrust claims of the lawsuit are yet to be resolved and aim for a conclusion before the 2026 racing season.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Mangione's case in Pennsylvania will be kept active; at the conclusion of his trial in New York, prosecutors would determine how to proceed, Blair County District Attorney Peter Weeks said on Thursday.Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 19 Dec. 2024
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Swift’s Eras Tour finale takes place tonight, Sunday, Dec. 8.Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 8 Dec. 2024
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This is only his second game back since suffering a hamstring strain in the Oct. 18 preseason finale.Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 8 Dec. 2024
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With less than six weeks left before President-elect Donald Trump takes office, the speech serves as a sort of closing argument and a chance for Biden to shape how history will view his job performance on the economy.Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
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The truth is that neither the AFT nor the CDC had any authority to impose school closing policies.Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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Built in Google's new manufacturing facility in California, Willow is the culmination of over a decade's worth of work.Tom Howarth, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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This latest partnership between Box and Adobe is the culmination of a decade of cooperation between the two companies.Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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The calculation is simple: a first place finish earns ten points, a second place finish earns nine points, all the way down to tenth place which earns one point.Travis Bean, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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The complex finish showcases gentle baking spices and roasted caramel.Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 14 Dec. 2024
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The couple is now looking forward to a holiday season spent at home with their two kids as work obligations have come to a close for the year.Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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JPMorgan’s forecast implies nearly 35% upside from Thursday’s close.Brian Evans, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Homestretch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/homestretch. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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