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Grandstand finish
/ɡɹˈandstand fˈɪnɪʃ/
/ɡɹˈændstænd fˈɪnɪʃ/Grandstand finish
01
an exciting or dramatic conclusion to a sporting event, often with a close or unexpected outcome
Example
The marathon came to a grandstand finish as the two lead runners sprinted neck and neck towards the finish line, with the eventual winner crossing by a mere fraction of a second.
The soccer match ended in a grandstand finish with a last-minute goal from the underdog team, stunning the crowd and securing their improbable victory.
The Formula 1 race concluded in a grandstand finish as the drivers jockeyed for position in the final laps, with the eventual winner overtaking their rival in a daring maneuver just before the checkered flag.
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