homestretch

noun

home·​stretch ˈhōm-ˈstrech How to pronounce homestretch (audio)
1
: the part of a racecourse between the last turn and the winning post
2
: a final stage

Examples of homestretch in a Sentence

The horses are in the homestretch.
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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. 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 See all Example Sentences for homestretch 

Word History

First Known Use

1841, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of homestretch was in 1841

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“Homestretch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/homestretch. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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homestretch

noun
home·​stretch ˈhōm-ˈstrech How to pronounce homestretch (audio)
1
: the part of a racetrack between the final turn and the finish line
2
: a final stage

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