exciting finish

collocation in English

meaningsofexcitingandfinish

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exciting
adjective
uk
/ɪkˈsaɪ.tɪŋ/us
/ɪkˈsaɪ.t̬ɪŋ/
making you ...
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finish
noun[C]
uk
/ˈfɪn.ɪʃ/us
/ˈfɪn.ɪʃ/
the end of a race, or the last part ...
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(Definition ofexcitingandfinishfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Late in the fourth quarter, the stage was set for anexcitingfinish.
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In theory, all boats will arrive at the finish line at the same time, which can make for anexcitingfinish.
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With fading daylight, the teams realized that anexcitingfinishbefore a cheering crowd was not to be.
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The match must have had anexcitingfinishas the two not out batsmen both scored 19.
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Late in the fourth quarter, the stage was set for anexcitingfinish.
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Bomba has his hands full with both the leopard and the villain in anexcitingfinish! 12.
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They saw plenty of good cricket, but unfortunately late afternoon rain spoiled anexcitingfinish.
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She qualified for the final of the 100 m, which ended in anexcitingfinish, with five women finishing close (within 0.06 seconds).
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He gets sidetracked (and who can blame him) by the sister and her exotic traveling companion, but recovers in time to battle the panther in anexcitingfinish! 3.
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The rivalry is known for close, exciting finishes.
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