homestretch

noun

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

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The horses are in the homestretch.
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But in the homestretch of the two most important contests on most Angelenos’ ballots this year, Gascón has been conjured as a bogeyman by opponents of progressive candidates. — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026 Talarico disappeared late last month in the homestretch of the critical Senate race. — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 9 Oct. 2026 But critics point out those ads didn’t promote the presidents and didn’t air in the homestretch of a contentious political battle like Republicans are locked in ahead of the midterms. — Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 28 Sep. 2026 That three-game homestretch certainly is going to put some stress on that field. — Tim Graham, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for homestretch

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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

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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