| 单词 | homestretch |
| 例句 | Smith took the horses up to the race’s starting point at the top of the homestretch. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z They rolled down the homestretch for the first time, and Pollard felt the rightness of Seabiscuit’s stride, the smooth strumming under him. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z If it was the shorter-winded Specify, whom he expected to collapse in the homestretch, he could afford to wait. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z He banked into the homestretch, swung out to go around Today, and made the biggest mistake of his career. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Streaking down the homestretch, Woolf was a crimson blur on Seabiscuit’s back, lifting him, holding him together, begging him for more, dropping flat to lie under the wind. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z As the horses were midway down the first pass through the homestretch, the crowd suddenly gushed over the infield retaining fence ten feet inside the track rail. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Even more encouraging, in the homestretch, Seabiscuit’s ears were up, a signal that the horse was running within himself. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Moving as if animated with destructive desire, it gurgled down the backstretch, banked around the far turn, bore out in the homestretch, and mowed down the entire grandstand. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z He raced tentatively, and with the winds buffeting him through the homestretch, won by a modest margin over his stablemate Exhibit. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z At the top of the homestretch Woolf stopped, testing the footing. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z War Relic rocketed to the lead, held it around the track, and flew into the homestretch all alone. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z From his post on the homestretch, Smith watched Seabiscuit’s action and gritted his teeth. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z They turned into the homestretch for the last time dead together, Bright inside, Louie outside. Unbroken 2010-11-16T00:00:00Z If he took the lane opening ahead of him, Seabiscuit would almost certainly become exhausted in the homestretch, leaving himself vulnerable to closers. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z To wild cheering, Seabiscuit jogged down the homestretch all by himself. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z In the homestretch, with a sixteenth of a mile to go, Seabiscuit had had enough fooling around and abruptly burst away from Cloud D’Or. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Pollard went right ahead and lied to reporters, telling them the barn strategy was to concede the lead to War Admiral and then try to run him down in the homestretch. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Within a few years, he was racing, setting mile records and obliterating his opponents by the length of a homestretch. Unbroken 2010-11-16T00:00:00Z He was coming into the homestretch of the richest race in the world with a strong horse beneath him. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z One of the horses was going to crack in the homestretch. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z At the juncture between turn and homestretch, he collared the last of the front-runners, Half Time, who was laboring along the rail. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z In that position, the four horses bent around the turn and hit the homestretch. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Seabiscuit drove over the track, his forelegs pulling the homestretch under his body and flinging it back behind him. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z For thirty yards, the two horses hurtled down the homestretch side by side, their cutting, irregular strides settling into long, open lunges, their speed building and building. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Seabiscuit shook free and hurtled into the homestretch alone as the field fell away behind him. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z After an agonizing interval, Woolf cantered Seabiscuit back to the top of the homestretch. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Smith said yes, and someone fetched the odd redwood box for starter Cassidy, who carried it up to his place at the top of the homestretch. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Pollard didn’t need to hold him back, or “rate” him, in the early part of workouts; the horse knew that the homestretch was where the real running was done. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z One moment that suggested as much on Wednesday night, in an impressive opening set at the Jazz Gallery, landed near the homestretch, after about an hour of alert collective improvisation. Review: Eric Revis Trio Lets the Music Lead the Way at the Jazz Gallery 2015-06-18T04:00:00Z Johnson’s use of the phrase involves emphasizing the word “down” as horses turn into the homestretch of a race. Bill Murray film's use of famed U.S. horse racing phrase draws lawsuit 2019-03-20T04:00:00Z “Bachelorette,” which strides along confidently for most of its zippy 90-minute running time, suddenly breaks a heel in the homestretch. | 'Bachelorette': Wedding Trash Talk in Leslye Headland?s Comedy 2010-07-27T02:04:00Z But he was better off with the band, and he was saving musicianly exploits for the set’s homestretch. Music Review: Allen Stone at S.O.B.?s - Review 2011-11-10T22:29:19Z This woman was in the homestretch of a 10-day juice fast that sounded a lot like ritual starvation. The Age of Purification 2011-05-20T22:30:36Z The homestretch of their 10-minute set landed on a simple rhythmic displacement, and they attacked it with relish. Memorial Service for David S. Ware, Jazz Saxophonist 2013-01-08T23:13:50Z Or maybe the pounding of hooves headed down the homestretch — sometimes it’s tough to tell them apart. Television: HBO?s ?Luck,? Starring Dustin Hoffman 2012-01-25T15:29:12Z As for the races themselves, along the rail, you can hear and even feel hoofs pounding as horses hit the homestretch. For top horse racing without Triple Crown crowds, try Keeneland, not Churchill Downs 2021-09-22T04:00:00Z This week he talked about the festival, the decade and the homestretch of his biography. Robert Caro and Carnegie Hall: Revisiting the ’60s 2018-01-11T05:00:00Z This was the third in a flurry of Bach at One events that began on Monday and comprised the festival’s homestretch. Review: Sacred and Secular, Bach Closes a Festival 2016-01-07T05:00:00Z Eleven more ropes followed, and after an hour, we reached the Roof, the homestretch, and we were plodding toward the summit. Climbing the Matterhorn: Step by Step 2015-10-13T04:00:00Z A major part of the homestretch for “Time’s Arrow,” the new name for Trinity Wall Street’s post-New Year’s festival, is new work. New Works for a New Year at Trinity Wall Street’s Festival 2017-01-04T05:00:00Z In June, Hillary Clinton released a new book that served as the unofficial kickoff to a presidential campaign set to hit the homestretch in the summer of 2016. The summer of the anti-Hillary Clinton books rolls on 2014-08-04T04:00:00Z With only three episodes to go in its second season, “Fear the Walking Dead” is solidly in its homestretch. ‘Fear the Walking Dead’ Season 2, Episode 12: Your Child Is Your Child 2016-09-18T04:00:00Z Among the highlights of his homestretch at the Stone are his Broken Arm Trio, playing Friday at 8 p.m.; Jazz Listings for June 10-16 2016-06-09T04:00:00Z Despite its place on the homestretch of a tour — three New York shows are scheduled this weekend before several dates in Europe next month — the set was assured and graceful. Hamilton Leithauser might just be getting started 2017-02-23T05:00:00Z Nothing matches the sublime power of a Derby homestretch roar, but Keeneland’s picturesque beauty offers its own more accessible charms. For top horse racing without Triple Crown crowds, try Keeneland, not Churchill Downs 2021-09-22T04:00:00Z Last year, as they entered their first season homestretch, the writers of “Fear the Walking Dead” tried to figure out what to do with the show’s survivors. Sea Zombies! How ‘Fear the Walking Dead’ Overhauled Itself 2016-04-01T04:00:00Z As her husband’s reelection effort entered the homestretch, she became more vocal in her support of the administration and its talking points. Vegas may be betting on a post-presidential divorce, but Melania Trump seems all in for her husband. 2020-11-17T05:00:00Z It’s this last homestretch that always fleshes out the tourists from the locals on flights to the island. The way we left Cuba 2012-12-31T18:00:00Z But after early delays, construction is in the homestretch, she said. A sneak peek at the Broad museum draws an enthusiastic crowd 2015-02-16T05:00:00Z She heard “no” many times, yet here she was in the homestretch, fine-tuning a major work. A ‘Constellation’ of Light Above the Ruins of Bannerman Castle 2015-06-24T04:00:00Z But just when they’re on the homestretch, their carefully nurtured science-versus-superstition quest is derailed by elaborate pyrotechnics and a bathroom brawl of such punishing realism that I feared for Mr. Murphy’s cheekbones. Movie Review: ‘Red Lights,’ With Robert De Niro and Sigourney Weaver 2012-07-12T23:20:03Z This was the homestretch of ICE’s ambitious “50 for 50” project, with which the ensemble set out to perform one premiere for each of the Mostly Mozart Festival’s years during its anniversary season. Review: New Music Inspired by Christ’s Agony and Dating Apps 2016-08-24T04:00:00Z "Secretariat" will have to break big in the homestretch to reach similar turf; interest in the horse-race film still looked light in Thursday's tracking data. "Life" a favorite to top weekend box office 2010-10-08T02:13:00Z In "Jockey," Jackson is in the homestretch of his career. "Jockey" star Clifton Collins Jr. on "catching the magic" working with horses despite phantom pains 2021-12-29T05:00:00Z But as the awards season jockeying turns into the homestretch, she’s made her peace with surrendering to the publicity machine. Brie Larson Finds a Hectic Life After ‘Room’ 2015-12-31T05:00:00Z Finally there's some morale boosting: "Make believe it's like the homestretch of a race — and you're going to win." Young performers ready to 'Dance This' at the Moore 2011-07-07T20:19:04Z The lingering effects from his stroke had contributed to a poor debate performance as his campaign hit the homestretch. The Washington gambler 2023-04-26T04:00:00Z But they were also here, entering the homestretch — the Biennial opens April 6, with member previews starting March 31 — to test a hypothesis that inspired the show’s making. From the Border, the Whitney Biennial Asks What American Art Can Be 2022-03-23T04:00:00Z Christoph Eschenbach’s official tenure as the music director of the National Symphony Orchestra is entering its homestretch, and the emphasis is on “home.” NSO enjoys itself (cue glad trombone) 2017-02-02T05:00:00Z And the sight of a dozen horses thundering down the homestretch remains one of the most thrilling spectacles on the planet. Belmont Awaits Its Annual Return to Glory 2011-06-09T23:00:12Z But in the homestretch, "Pullman Porter Blues" lags from overload. 'Pullman Porter Blues' carries pungent blues and heavy melodrama 2012-10-05T20:06:04Z It was well into the homestretch of the concert, but Mr. Young just kept going nonstop for 15 minutes. Review: AC/DC, With Axl Rose, Shakes the Garden All Night Long 2016-09-15T04:00:00Z We rolled on until slowing to enter something that signals the homestretch to Portillo: a series of 29 switchbacks that wend you up the final mile or so to the resort. Want to ski on your summer vacation? Head to the Chilean Andes. 2016-03-15T04:00:00Z If anything, many seemed to summon extra verve and abandon to carry them through the homestretch of the run. New York City Ballet Wraps Up ‘Nutcracker’ Season 2015-01-04T05:00:00Z Regan is in the homestretch of snapping at one and all, organizing this fete as the maid of honor. 'Bachelorette' tries to out-party 'Bridesmaids' 2012-09-06T20:23:05Z The list of trends for next fall is piling on as the catwalk previews of new designer collections near their homestretch: There's fur, leather and lace, cozy knits, military looks. On Day 7 on NY Fashion Week, a new look for layers 2012-02-15T21:06:09Z French is quick to criticize both political parties, calling the homestretch advertising deluge "a game of sowing confusion among those who are confusable." Political ads bombard viewers, but to what effect? 2012-10-15T11:01:04Z On an offense that has been accused of being one-dimensional by some national pundits, Jonson’s recent emergence could be a big boost in the homestretch of the season. Analysis: Instant impressions from UW’s 35-28 win over Utah 2023-11-11T05:00:00Z Kipyegon relished the chance to stretch out her legs a little bit down the homestretch. Hassan and Kipyegon run in same opening heat of the 5,000 at worlds, treating it like a final 2023-08-23T04:00:00Z However, in the homestretch, the defending champions from nearby Oxford rallied to earn the trophy for the second consecutive year. Hydros driver Dustin Echols not seriously injured in Madison blowover 2023-07-02T04:00:00Z The crew gets in a great groove on the final homestretch and exchanges high-fives after a strong finish. The crew of the Flicka sets sail on Commencement Bay for a weekly race 2023-06-21T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, on Pimlico’s homestretch, the horse was brought under control by track staff, then led behind some black barriers. Horse trained by Bob Baffert euthanized on track after racing injury on Preakness undercard 2023-05-20T04:00:00Z The news outlet couched that Bezos’ position “could change in the homestretch,” but added the tech mogul’s current plan is to “sit this one out.” Jeff Bezos not planning to bid on Commanders: report 2023-04-12T04:00:00Z As far as pre-playoff tests go, the Kraken knew this homestretch of consecutive games against the Dallas Stars was as good a measuring stick as any. Kraken’s run of overtime success comes to end with loss to Stars 2023-03-11T05:00:00Z It was the homestretch for colonial rule: India would be independent, and the viceroys no more, within the year. Gandhi’s Life in Photos, 75 Years After His Assassination 2023-01-30T05:00:00Z USC was still rolled over in the run game, and its secondary seemed to take a step back during the homestretch of the season. USC defensive coordinator Alex Grinch won't sugarcoat defense's struggles 2022-12-30T05:00:00Z The revelations taper off in the film’s second half, sapping it of some energy as it hits the homestretch. Review: It's no secret why Netflix's monster movie 'Troll' is so popular 2022-12-16T05:00:00Z The Beltway polling and media pundits, with the notable exception of Michael Moore, wanted us to believe that down the homestretch of the national midterm campaign, outrage over the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. How Democrats can build toward a blowout in 2024 — and vote the GOP into extinction 2022-11-25T05:00:00Z He entered the homestretch with just $23.2 million cash on hand — less than half of what the Democratic senatorial committee had on hand to pummel GOP contenders. Opinion | How Rick Scott crashed and burned twice in one year 2022-11-17T05:00:00Z Now heading into the homestretch of their season, the Cougars are rejuvenated after seeing their persistence pay off. WSU Cougars look to attain bowl eligibility against Arizona State 2022-11-11T05:00:00Z STANFORD, Calif. — The Washington State Cougars are taking high spirits into the homestretch of their season coming off what linebacker Daiyan Henley called a “bonanza” of a day in the Bay Area. Cougar rewind: Ground game gets going against Stanford 2022-11-06T04:00:00Z Mr. Trump’s support may have pulled him across the finish line in the primary, but Dr. Oz has kept the former president largely at arm’s length in the general election, especially in its homestretch. Oz to Rally With Trump, a Departure From His Closing Message of ‘Balance’ 2022-11-05T04:00:00Z Trump is also planning homestretch rallies in Pennsylvania on Saturday and Ohio on Monday. Trump hasn’t announced a 2024 bid. But he’s acting like he’s running. 2022-11-03T04:00:00Z All of which would be utterly unremarkable for ads supporting Republican candidates in the heat of the midterm homestretch, except for one thing: They’re being paid for by Donald J. Trump’s super PAC. In G.O.P. Ad Wars, Trump Takes an Uncharacteristic Supporting Role 2022-10-28T04:00:00Z Brad Bannon, a Democratic strategist, didn’t deny that Mr. Biden showed a short fuse with the press, but he chalked it up to the stress and challenges of a tough midterm campaign entering the homestretch. Biden’s snippy exchanges with reporters mask midterm fears 2022-10-21T04:00:00Z As the 2022 midterms enter the homestretch, it seems clear that Republicans plan to scare voters with a lot of crass demagoguery about crime. Opinion | Freed after years in prison, Pennsylvania brothers become political fodder 2022-09-20T04:00:00Z The campaign homestretch has been marred by political violence including two killings. read more Bolsonoro, like former U.S. Analysis: In Latin America, democracies shaken ahead of key elections 2022-09-20T04:00:00Z The moves highlight how some major platforms have closely linked their integrity efforts with the homestretch of national elections. Analysis | Tech platforms need to think beyond ‘election cycles,’ think tank argues 2022-08-24T04:00:00Z Mr. McConnell’s aides have played down the significance of his comment about “candidate quality,” arguing that it was designed to spur donors to help underfunded Republicans in the homestretch of the campaign. With Midterms Looming, McConnell’s Woes Pile Up 2022-09-02T04:00:00Z Scooting to the middle is an age-old tradition for politicians in the homestretch, but the rush by Republicans away from the extremes on abortion is more cynical than usual. Opinion | Republicans retreat on abortion, for now 2022-09-01T04:00:00Z Mr. McConnell’s aides have downplayed the significance of his comment about “candidate quality,” arguing that it was designed to spur donors to help underfunded Republicans in the homestretch of the campaign. Scott Lashes Out at McConnell in Sign of Dimming Republican Hopes for Senate 2022-09-01T04:00:00Z As the midterm primary season enters the homestretch, candidates endorsed by former President Donald J. Trump continue to rack up primary wins. Here’s where Trump’s endorsement record stands in Republican primaries. 2022-08-16T04:00:00Z As the midterm primary season enters the homestretch, the candidates endorsed by former President Donald J. Trump continue to rack up primary wins. Here’s a look at Trump’s endorsement record in Republican primaries. 2022-08-09T04:00:00Z A 28-year-old journeyman from Great Britain forced the Olympic record holder to concede on the homestretch. Norwegian stars are stunned on a wild night at the world championships 2022-07-20T04:00:00Z The U.S. quartet finished third and took bronze, losing a large lead in the homestretch of the anchor leg. Allyson Felix bids a joyful goodbye to track and field 2022-07-16T04:00:00Z Down the homestretch Sunday, Ajee Wilson pushed her — and even passed her with about 30 meters left. Noah Lyles runs down Erriyon Knighton, adds new layer to their rivalry 2022-06-26T04:00:00Z The screams, the tears, the hysterical laughter all died lovingly down as the tangled loops of dozens of lives smoothed out for the homestretch. Here’s where everyone ended up on the series finale of ‘This Is Us’ 2022-05-25T04:00:00Z Then in 2015, American Pharoah pulled away from his rivals in the homestretch at Belmont Park and, just like that, 37 years of agony gave way to ecstasy. What to Know About the Triple Crown 2022-05-04T04:00:00Z This was the first game back from spring break for both teams — a perfect test to start the homestretch. With a little extra effort, the Patriot girls’ soccer team tops rival Battlefield 2022-04-19T04:00:00Z Leading by 10, the Eagles headed for the homestretch and made six free throws in the final minute to seal the win. American defeats Bucknell for Patriot League women’s title 2022-03-13T05:00:00Z But while the 76ers have tasted their first dose of adversity with Harden, they still have a better sense of what they are in the homestretch of the season than Brooklyn. Perspective | Ben Simmons, a chorus of boos and the downside of NBA power moves 2022-03-11T05:00:00Z Heading into the homestretch it looked as if Express Train would take command, but Warrant would not give in and continued to fight until the wire. After four decades, John Shirreffs gets first Big 'Cap win with Express Train 2022-03-05T05:00:00Z The road veers right on the homestretch toward Sunset Hill Park, a place where you can assure your partner there are in fact several benches and spots to see the sunset. For Valentine’s Day, see the Sound, the sunset and sea lions on a walk around Seattle’s Sunset Hill 2022-02-11T05:00:00Z On Friday, stocks toggled between gains and losses much of the session before making a final ascent in the homestretch. Stocks surge in choppy trading as Wall Street caps bruising week of wild swings 2022-01-28T05:00:00Z It was the second straight day in which markets opened sharply lower and sustained losses throughout the morning, only to surge back dramatically in the homestretch. Dow ends lower in another dramatic comeback, as Wall Street’s volatile January continues 2022-01-25T05:00:00Z Audiences may not be entirely shocked by Jackson’s choices as “Jockey” makes its way to the homestretch, but they’ll nonetheless be surprised with how Collins makes them manifest. Review | In the visually poetic ‘Jockey,’ Clifton Collins Jr. finally gets the canvas he deserves 2022-01-18T05:00:00Z This was almost exactly two years ago, and we are not rounding the corner for the homestretch. My colleagues and my hospital are in crisis 2022-01-14T05:00:00Z The bye week provides WSU’s players a much-needed rejuvenation heading into the homestretch of the season, and it presents an opportunity for a couple of Cougars to get back to playing health. WSU football notebook: Cougars use late bye week to game plan, recruit, rejuvenate 2021-11-05T04:00:00Z But the best news is that the line appeared to get out of the game healthy and now has the bye week to get healthier before the homestretch. Report card: Bob Condotta grades the Seahawks’ dominant win over the Jaguars 2021-10-31T04:00:00Z Democrat Terry McAuliffe has made wooing Black voters a top priority in the homestretch to Tuesday’s election in Virginia’s neck-and-neck race for governor. Struggling with Black voters, McAuliffe barnstorms state with Black allies in final days of campaign 2021-10-30T04:00:00Z Republican Glenn Youngkin is going back to the future with his closing argument in the homestretch of his gubernatorial bid against Democrat Terry McAuliffe. Glenn Youngkin closes out campaign with traditional conservative message 2021-10-26T04:00:00Z Current and past City Council presidents M. Lorena González and Bruce Harrell will face off in two debates this month as their campaigns to be Seattle’s next mayor hit the homestretch. Debates set for Seattle mayor’s race as Harrell and González prepare to face off 2021-10-05T04:00:00Z The right-hander said he was drawing inspiration in the homestretch from a story he had been told recently about ancient warriors honing their warfare skills against elite fighters from neighboring cities to stay sharp. Yanks rally to sweep Rangers, roll into Fenway showdown 2021-09-22T04:00:00Z Now his midlife career change is in the homestretch with races at two tracks the California native always hoped to someday drive. IndyCar soars into Laguna Seca celebrating strong season 2021-09-18T04:00:00Z But the fatigue set in during the homestretch of his drive back to Orange County. A shaman, a rapper and a surgeon: Meet the lesser-known names on your recall ballot 2021-09-08T04:00:00Z Down the homestretch, Felix gritted her teeth and flailed her arms. With a bronze in the women’s 400 meters, Allyson Felix runs into forever 2021-08-06T04:00:00Z But he couldn’t catch them in the homestretch. Noah Lyles won bronze in the 200 meters. Then he let everything out. 2021-08-04T04:00:00Z It was easy to wonder whether Warholm had used the homestretch as a psychological tactic. Karsten Warholm outduels Rai Benjamin in a blazing Olympic 400-meter hurdles 2021-08-02T04:00:00Z Outdoor bleacher seating near the Winner’s Circle and below the Jockey Club suites will be converted into three seating options that offer better views of the starting gate, Big Board and homestretch. Churchill Downs announces improvements for storied track 2021-07-28T04:00:00Z The 35-year-old mom rallied from fifth at the start of the homestretch to the second-place finish at U.S. track trials. At 35, Felix makes a comeback and lands her 5th Olympics 2021-06-21T04:00:00Z And we are reaching the homestretch of recovery because of it. Summer of Seattle? How local tourism can speed recovery efforts 2021-06-15T04:00:00Z The start of early voting around the state marks the homestretch to primary election day on June 22. Early voting starts in NY, candidates urge people to polls 2021-06-12T04:00:00Z Jumaane D. Williams, the New York City public advocate, endorsed Ms. Wiley on Wednesday, the latest effort to consolidate left-wing support around her candidacy in the homestretch. Where Does Eric Adams Live? Rivals Question His Residency and Ethics. 2021-06-09T04:00:00Z Most of the Democrats running for governor headed into the homestretch with plans to barnstorm the state, making the most of newly eased pandemic restrictions. Last-minute campaigning underway as Virginia Democrats prepare to pick statewide nominees Tuesday 2021-06-04T04:00:00Z “We feel very, very confident going into this homestretch,” he said. Yang-Adams Rivalry Takes Center Stage After Tense Debate 2021-06-03T04:00:00Z "Despite the challenges they have significantly improved their diving quality, which has allowed us to come up to the homestretch to Tokyo with a great confidence, high ambitions and belief." Daley in GB Olympic diving team 2021-06-02T04:00:00Z Observers from each campaign, many of them tired from the race’s homestretch and Sunday’s counting marathon, carefully watched over the counters’ shoulders on Monday to ensure a fair process. Former CEO Glenn Youngkin wins Virginia GOP governor nomination after last challenger concedes 2021-05-10T04:00:00Z In the homestretch of an often-bitter campaign, in a business long on supersize egos, the path to the Executive Mansion involves a little groveling. At Virginia’s GOP convention, being second choice in governor’s race is a good Plan B 2021-04-30T04:00:00Z At the end of 2 miles, you’ll be on the homestretch. 5 day hikes from Seattle that end in surprising mysterious objects 2021-04-28T04:00:00Z Many hope to engage with each other directly — and in person — in the homestretch of the race and see the upcoming debates as one of the few opportunities for breakout moments in the contest. Yang Lands Last Place on Ballot: 5 Takeaways From the Mayor’s Race 2021-04-19T04:00:00Z But first he must cement his standing as a leading candidate in the homestretch of the race. He Has Trained to Be Mayor for Decades. Will Voters Be Persuaded? 2021-04-14T04:00:00Z But with your calves starting to burn, push on — the homestretch looms, the Cascades begging to come back into view. Seattle’s spring beauty is on display on this hike from Puget Sound to Lake Washington 2021-04-14T04:00:00Z The boats at Lakewood Moorage mark the start of the homestretch. Watch the season change in Seattle on this walk along Lake Washington 2021-03-19T04:00:00Z AstraZeneca, which is in the homestretch of U.S. clinical trials for its vaccine, has agreed to provide the country with 300 million doses. In a virus-ravaged U.S. city, nearly 400 million vaccine doses are being made — and shipped elsewhere 2021-02-22T05:00:00Z The Terps are in the homestretch with four scheduled games remaining before the Big Ten tournament in Indianapolis starting March 9. Maryland women’s basketball continues to tighten its defense and blasts Illinois 2021-02-17T05:00:00Z This global pandemic is a marathon, not a sprint, and we are nowhere near the homestretch. Editorial Roundup: Kentucky 2020-12-16T05:00:00Z Both teams remain tied with Iowa State in the loss column in the Big 12 race as this bizarre, COVID-19-addled season hits its homestretch. No. 14 Oklahoma State visits K-State in crucial Big 12 game 2020-11-05T05:00:00Z Still, Democratic optimism about capturing the House majority has only grown in the homestretch. Five things to learn from Election Day 2020 in Texas 2020-11-05T05:00:00Z Democrats pulled back on neighborhood canvassing until the homestretch of the campaign because of the coronavirus pandemic. Miami-Dade Hispanics helped sink Biden in Florida 2020-11-04T05:00:00Z And yet the homestretch has also accommodated flashes of whimsy and community endemic to any campaign. Campaign 2020: Let’s Never Do This Again 2020-10-31T04:00:00Z In any other year, and for any other campaign, that would be a normal — even gentle — day of travel in the homestretch of a bitterly fought, high-stakes presidential race. Biden’s Caution: Wise Campaign Tactic or Misguided Gamble? 2020-10-28T04:00:00Z “Enthusiasm matters down the homestretch, and this race is far from over.” A Missed Moment for Trump? Second Debate Suggests What Might Have Been 2020-10-23T04:00:00Z According to Republican polling, Trump has consistently performed better than Biden on the economy — and little else — leaving advisers to push Trump to speak more forcefully and regularly about the topic down the homestretch. Trump struggles to mount clear closing argument against Biden, careening toward Election Day with disjointed message 2020-10-14T04:00:00Z But here they are, entering the homestretch of the 2020 baseball season with a legitimate shot at a playoff berth. Amid surprising playoff push, Mariners must alter plan and call up Jarred Kelenic and Logan Gilbert 2020-09-15T04:00:00Z Trump, who is heading into the homestretch of his presidential re-election campaign, announced the accord last month. Hungary says it will be only EU country to send minister to Israel-UAE accord signing 2020-09-13T04:00:00Z Four years ago, candidate Donald Trump spent a lot of time in the homestretch promising to rescue the American coal industry. Opinion | Trump must think autoworkers are stupid 2020-09-11T04:00:00Z Details from the book and its recorded interviews with Trump dropped during a week of intense politicking as the campaign for the Nov. 3 election entered its homestretch. AP FACT CHECK: Trump vs. Trump on virus; Biden missteps 2020-09-12T04:00:00Z But Trump’s incendiary rhetoric also exposes the futility of Republican efforts to sand down his jagged edges as the race against Democratic nominee Joe Biden moves into the homestretch. Trump blows up compassionate image portrayed at RNC 2020-09-01T04:00:00Z But that is an ability that will be tested again and again in the homestretch of the campaign. 7 Takeaways From the Democratic National Convention 2020-08-21T04:00:00Z For a party sailing into the 2020 election homestretch with a sizable and steady polling lead, Democrats at their national convention this week seemed awfully nervous. News Analysis: Joe Biden counters Democrats' anxiety with a pledge of light against darkness 2020-08-21T04:00:00Z Long Grove village President Bill Jacob said work on the steel-reinforced reconstruction of the community’s iconic covered bridge is in the “homestretch” and crews are installing the roof rafters this week. Rebuild of damaged Illinois covered bridge nears completion 2020-07-16T04:00:00Z Sixteen tanks of fuel and five nights later, we were in the homestretch. Life on the Road in Pandemic America 2020-06-14T04:00:00Z Others were on the homestretch of a training cycle designed to peak at just the right time for a chance they get once every four years. Column: Postponing Olympics merely an inconvenience for golf 2020-03-31T04:00:00Z Also, many major domestic soccer leagues around the world would be in the homestretch of their seasons. Column: Will 2021 Tokyo Olympics become the spring games? 2020-03-25T04:00:00Z The soothing acoustics of a day at the races were absent: the murmur of the crowd between starts, the roar of the bettors as the horses flew down the homestretch. Santa Anita, the only game in town, races without any fans 2020-03-14T04:00:00Z In his last race, the Sham Stakes at Santa Anita, he zigzagged down the homestretch, throwing his head around. Authentic wins San Felipe Stakes, becomes favorite for Kentucky Derby 2020-03-07T05:00:00Z Warren plans a homestretch run of radio advertising, in part to save her resources for later. Sanders looks to California to deliver him the Democratic nomination 2020-03-01T05:00:00Z Mr. Steyer, a spokesman said, was spending the evening meeting with precinct captains and making calls to his teams around the state to encourage them in the homestretch before the caucuses. Where’s Tom Steyer? A Few People in Las Vegas Were Wondering 2020-02-20T05:00:00Z Now he’s in the homestretch as this awards season wraps up with Sunday’s Academy Awards and the after-parties, including Vanity Fair’s. Forget about the speeches. The secret to being an awards-season standout is all about the clothes 2020-02-08T05:00:00Z With just four days remaining before the Iowa caucuses, we're all in the homestretch before voting begins. Everyone Wants a Piece 2020-01-30T05:00:00Z The contrast between hustling for homestretch support in snowy Iowa and the plodding impeachment trial was on full display this week. Impeachment trial brings angst for 4 presidential hopefuls 2020-01-22T05:00:00Z Democratic operative Michael Ceraso said Biden's cash flow could dry up "as the primary enters the homestretch, which may prevent the VP from competing and challenging his opponents in Super Tuesday states and beyond." Biden campaign warns of cash shortfall, urges backers to 'pick up the pace': report says 2019-10-19T04:00:00Z That was all the older runner needed to power down the homestretch, leaning for a victory at the tape. Hurdles champion Dalilah Muhammad is 'a tiger walking alone in the jungle' 2019-10-18T04:00:00Z The Democrats’ dream of winning three gubernatorial mansions in the South during President Trump’s tenure appears possible, though a longshot, as the races turn toward their homestretch. Dems take aim at three governor’s mansions in South 2019-10-05T04:00:00Z Friesen still had a solid day, an impressive rally from last place on the starting grid to seventh at the checkered flag — forced to conserve fuel down the homestretch. Moffitt wins at Canadian Tire, notches second playoff win 2019-08-25T04:00:00Z This year’s Travers was what you expected, Maximum Security on the lead and Game Winner on his outside as the two colts approached the top of the homestretch. Racing! Congrats to Travers winner Code of Honor 2019-08-25T04:00:00Z Wednesday’s result: Hartel chased the leaders but ran out of steam in the homestretch. Racing! Remembering Arrogate’s stellar Travers 2019-08-22T04:00:00Z Among the best things was to hear the crowd as the horses ran down the homestretch. Newsletter: Racing! Great opening day at Del Mar 2019-07-18T04:00:00Z But then the movie returns to more conventional shocks in the homestretch, and the shoddy “caught on the fly” visual style becomes too much of a detriment. Reviews: Gary Oldman in ‘Killers Anonymous’; plus ‘The 16th Episode’ and more 2019-06-27T04:00:00Z Why he’ll win: In a race with a lot of early pace, he is set up well for a late charge down the homestretch, much like how he won the Lexington. Preakness Stakes 2019: A last look at the odds, top contenders, longshots 2019-05-18T04:00:00Z JAKARTA, Indonesia — Hammering a podium and railing against the rich and powerful, Prabowo Subianto, a former general now in the homestretch of Indonesia’s presidential campaign, whipped up the crowd of thousands. In Indonesia’s Election Campaign, a Dictator’s Son-in-Law Rails Against ‘Elites’ 2019-04-16T04:00:00Z The NHL trade deadline has come and gone, meaning teams are entering the homestretch of the regular season. Analysis | Here’s how the NHL’s super-tight Eastern Conference playoff picture will shake out 2019-03-01T05:00:00Z Well aware of how steep the hill Democrats face in his state, Mr. Walker, 53, recalled the optimism surrounding the Jones campaign’s homestretch in the 2017 race. Doug Jones faces senate re-election challenge in Alabama 2019-01-17T05:00:00Z They found that in the final 8 percent of the wombat intestines — the homestretch of a two-week digestive process where wombat feces turns from a liquid into a solid — the intestines are not uniformly elastic. Scientists stuffed balloons into dead wombats to learn why they poop cubes 2018-11-19T05:00:00Z And it shook a nation in the homestretch of an exhausting and bitter political season that has seen rising vitriol and occasional threats of violence. Pittsburgh Shooting Suspect, After Massacre, Said He ‘Wanted All Jews to Die’ 2018-10-28T04:00:00Z His Republican counterpart said he’s dreaming, pointing to a roaring economy in the homestretch to the bitterly fought mid-terms. Ben Ray Lujan, DCCC chair, ‘confident’ Democrats will win House control in midterm elections 2018-10-28T04:00:00Z Down the homestretch, the remaining cash will most likely be spent on voter-mobilization efforts and last-minute advertising barrages that will blanket the airwaves and social media feeds of voters in targeted states and districts. 5 Takeaways From the Latest Campaign Finance Reports 2018-10-26T04:00:00Z The race attracting the most attention down the homestretch is in Florida. Bombs in the mail worsen an already bitter partisan season - Los Angeles Times 2018-10-26T04:00:00Z Across the country, many other Native American women are fully immersed in the homestretch of their own campaigns. Native American women candidates seek historic wins in November 2018-10-12T04:00:00Z The emotional wounds are particularly tender this fall, as Michigan is in the homestretch of choosing Mr. Snyder’s replacement. Michigan Governor’s Race Tests Flint’s Jaded Residents 2018-10-11T04:00:00Z The result is a campaign that seems equally about politics and personality, with six major candidates all heading into the election’s homestretch feeling confident about their chances of success. Michigan Is About to Elect a Very Different Member of Congress 2018-08-02T04:00:00Z She has ties to the state’s business community, including her husband’s family auto dealerships, and her personal wealth could let her drown out Mr. Ojeda on television in the homestretch of the campaign. Can a Pro-Coal Democrat in West Virginia Carve a Path for His Party? 2018-07-17T04:00:00Z He’s glad that after years of thinking about a way to properly honor Burton, keeping that newspaper buried in his desk, they’re on the homestretch. Carvers making statue of driver killed at Indiana race track 2018-06-10T04:00:00Z But as Justify rolled down the homestretch of Belmont Park, with 90,000 people screaming with the passion of New Yorkers, it was clear something special was happening on this Saturday. Justify becomes only 13th horse to capture the Triple Crown with wire-to-wire win in the Belmont 2018-06-09T04:00:00Z Others were there to bet on horse races around the country, their eyes trained on a row of flat-screen televisions along a back wall showing horses barreling down the homestretch. How a New Jersey Sports Bar Made a $3 Million Bet and Won 2018-05-23T04:00:00Z Minnesota lawmakers are in the homestretch, facing a lengthy to-do list and less than two days to finish their work. The Latest: Legislature pushes ahead without Dayton’s OK 2018-05-19T04:00:00Z Several weeks after that call, in the homestretch of the presidential campaign, the two lawyers connected again. Cohen, Davidson: Amid Trump’s legal troubles, two lawyers’ names surface again and again 2018-04-26T04:00:00Z The homestretch of a season is hardly the time to get nostalgic. Mercer Island was stopped short of the Little League World Series in 2012. It helped build the Islanders into the state’s top-ranked team 2018-04-18T04:00:00Z This is not just a nursing home, it is the homestretch. When Alzheimer’s Makes Room for Love 2018-03-02T05:00:00Z The network started strong in the ratings, and has faded in the homestretch in part, executives believe, because more people became absorbed in the news following the Florida school shooting. What went right, wrong for NBC at the Olympics 2018-02-24T05:00:00Z The network started strong in the ratings, and has faded in the homestretch in part, executives believe, because more people became absorbed in the news following the Florida school shooting. What went right, wrong for NBC at the Olympics 2018-02-24T05:00:00Z Madrazo was the last competitor to cross the finish line, proudly waving a Mexican flag he grabbed as he was heading to the homestretch. ‘Shirtless’ Tongan skier, others ‘live to fight another day’ 2018-02-16T05:00:00Z “Oh, what?” one of the broadcasters said that day, and another was saying, “a shocker on the homestretch!” and a Swiss rider jumped ahead just before the finish line. Lindsey Jacobellis still doesn’t have an Olympic gold medal, placing fourth in snowboard cross 2018-02-15T05:00:00Z Are they fatiguing as the season hits the homestretch? Finding themselves in new territory, Huskies need to learn how to survive 2018-02-15T05:00:00Z That's when Gun Runner moved in front and it looked as if West Coast would challenge him entering the homestretch. Gun Runner, 2017 horse of the year, wins world's richest race in his final run 2018-01-27T05:00:00Z But after squandering a 5-0 start, the Chiefs are still in a desirable situation as their season hits the homestretch, needing just a win over the Dolphins to ensure a postseason spot. Chiefs have clear playoff road, Dolphins need plenty of help 2017-12-21T05:00:00Z Seattle U hosts California on Tuesday to continue a nine-game homestretch. Hot-shooting Seattle U outlasts Portland 2017-12-16T05:00:00Z These things happen when that peculiar species known as the one-and-done college player dominates the draft and is immediately anointed as the next fill-in-the-blank while still in the homestretch of teenage-hood. Jahlil Okafor Gets a Second Chance, and Nets Get a Bargain 2017-12-12T05:00:00Z Corey The Expanse enters its homestretch with its seventh installment, Persepolis Rising. 15 science fiction and fantasy books to read this December 2017-12-01T05:00:00Z Now, as their tax bill reaches the homestretch, Republicans are in tantalizing reach of their first real legislative success of the Trump era. Republicans, Entering Homestretch on Tax Cuts, Are Calm and Cooperative 2017-11-29T05:00:00Z Look Ahead America, a group of veterans of Trump’s presidential campaign, plans to spend the homestretch nudging disaffected, rural, blue-collar Virginians to the polls. In the final sprint to Election Day, a historic push to turn out voters in Va. 2017-11-04T04:00:00Z In the homestretch of the campaign, Mr. Northam, Mr. Gillespie and aligned groups have gone increasingly negative, playing into the notion that voters are more motivated to vote against rather than for someone. Ed Gillespie’s tough stance on immigration helps in final days of campaign 2017-11-01T04:00:00Z This one, now in the homestretch, has increasingly become about just one thing: us. Candidates to Seattle: It’s not us, it’s definitely you 2017-11-01T04:00:00Z In the homestretch, the Old Dominion is about to get much more national attention and the race is already starting to turn nastier. Analysis | The Daily 202: Gillespie keeps the door open to campaigning with Trump. Would it help or hurt in Virginia? 2017-09-21T04:00:00Z And Mr. Hollande’s successor, Emmanuel Macron, used his image as a young, new and popular president to push the bid into the homestretch. Paris Won the 2024 Olympics by Learning From Its Mistakes 2017-09-17T04:00:00Z “What happened in the homestretch that caused so many voters to turn away from me?” Hillary Clinton, rehashing her loss in new book, emerges to less-than-enthusiastic reviews 2017-09-11T04:00:00Z German authorities are certainly not yet declaring victory, and they have urged politicians and the public to remain on alert as the campaign hits the homestretch. As Germans prepare to vote, a mystery grows: Where are the Russians? 2017-09-10T04:00:00Z BEREA, Ohio — After weeks of speculation, analysis and evaluation, the Browns’ quarterback competition is headed into its homestretch. In Browns’ Quarterback Competition, a Vote for Experience 2017-08-16T04:00:00Z During the final of the women’s 10,000 at the last world championships, in Beijing in 2015, Molly Huddle of the United States was in the homestretch and in bronze medal position. How Am I Doing? At Worlds, Video Screens Offer Athletes Real-Time Help 2017-08-08T04:00:00Z It’s the homestretch of Ramadan, the holiest month in the Islamic calendar. New York Today: Advice for Fasting 2017-06-21T04:00:00Z But, after welcoming its first residents in the late 1990s, the controversial mega-project is entering its homestretch. The Last Piece of a Far West Side Project Gets Built 2017-06-16T04:00:00Z Mr. Gillespie has consistently polled ahead of his rivals, and led the money chase — entering the homestretch of the campaign with $2.4 million cash on hand. Virginia Republicans see governor race as comeback chance 2017-06-12T04:00:00Z In the homestretch, the candidates are trying to stay visible and get their voters to the polls. Ready or not, Virginia is back at the center of the political universe 2017-06-10T04:00:00Z Futch got a narrow victory in the 400 hurdles with a comeback down the homestretch. Florida wins men’s NCAA track and field championships 2017-06-10T04:00:00Z When he warms to the task in the homestretch of a major marathon, he can generate irresistible force. Stan Wawrinka Endures a Marathon to Reach a Crucible 2017-06-09T04:00:00Z Steady progress is possible, and maybe by the homestretch of the season, this group will be firing on all cylinders. Analysis | Redskins mailbag: No, we can’t explain the holdup on Kirk Cousins’s contract 2017-06-06T04:00:00Z It’s the homestretch in an otherwise active legislative session. A guide to the budget, buffers and more at the Legislature 2017-05-20T04:00:00Z As Tommy chugged down the homestretch of that 200, the applause and cheers rose up through Spring Grove’s stadium. Track helps Spring Grove trio find their purpose 2017-05-13T04:00:00Z The suites - being built above the third-floor grandstand - will feature private dining tables and a balcony overlooking the starting gate at the top of the homestretch. Renovations are making the Kentucky Derby even more posh 2017-05-05T04:00:00Z The suites — being built above the third-floor grandstand — will feature private dining tables and a balcony overlooking the starting gate at the top of the homestretch. Renovations are making the Kentucky Derby even more posh 2017-05-04T04:00:00Z Making a rare public appearance, Clinton attributed her surprise loss in the 2016 election to interference by Russian hackers and the actions of FBI Director James B. Comey in the campaign’s homestretch. ‘I would be your president’: Clinton blames Russia, FBI chief for 2016 election loss 2017-05-02T04:00:00Z While the rest of the field eventually went to the pits to retool with four fresh tires for the homestretch, Logano and teammate Brad Keselowski opted to stay on the track. Joey Logano goes from last to first to win NASCAR race at Richmond 2017-04-30T04:00:00Z On the homestretch, it was liberal blog Daily Kos that drummed up close to $250,000 in personal donations for Thompson from across the country. How political nuance could save America 2017-04-25T04:00:00Z But as Trump appeared to weather that storm and was competitive with Clinton in the homestretch to the Nov. 8 election, Chaffetz moderated his criticism of the New York real estate developer. House Oversight head Chaffetz to leave Congress after 2018 2017-04-19T04:00:00Z It was July 20, the homestretch of the 2016 presidential campaign, and Bannon … framed his radio show that day as an urgent effort to reveal important information for voters — but there was more to it. The Daily 202: Nikki Haley benefits from chaos in Trump White House, emerges as the darling of the hawks 2017-04-10T04:00:00Z It was July 20, the homestretch of the 2016 presidential campaign, and Bannon was describing Bill and Hillary Clinton as “scumbags” and “bandits” who had made millions of dollars through political connections. How Bannon’s multimedia machine drove a movement and paid him millions 2017-04-09T04:00:00Z That sounded pretty bad for Clinton, and it made headlines across the country in the campaign’s homestretch. James Comey: Democrat by birth, Republican by trade, thorn in the side of both 2017-03-25T04:00:00Z But their communication and effort improved against Cleveland, and the Clippers hoped to carry that momentum into the homestretch of the season. Clippers shooting for consistent defense during homestretch 2017-03-20T04:00:00Z It was the homestretch of the presidential election and national security wasn’t some side issue, mentioned in passing. Mike Flynn might be done – but Trump's nightmare has just begun | Richard Wolffe 2017-02-14T05:00:00Z As the NFL season enters the homestretch this holiday weekend, several teams will jockey for playoff position while others will seek comfort in consolation prizes. Even for eliminated teams, there's motivation this NFL weekend 2016-12-23T05:00:00Z Talib brings a spark to both the lineup and the locker room that will come in handy down the stretch for the Broncos, who face the Chiefs twice, Oakland and New England in their homestretch. Talib returns to practice before Broncos’ bye week 2016-11-16T05:00:00Z With the presidential campaign in the homestretch, Hillary Clinton is now taking dead aim at Mr. Trump’s professed altruistic purpose. Thin Line Splits Donald Trump’s Politics and Businesses 2016-11-05T04:00:00Z Mrs. Clinton’s remarks in Florida signaled her campaign’s direction in the homestretch: a barrage intended to disqualify Mr. Trump. Hillary Clinton, Syria, Pope Francis: Your Wednesday Briefing 2016-11-02T04:00:00Z Neither major party presidential nominee, Hillary Clinton or Mr. Trump, is very likely to embrace the approach in the homestretch of the presidential campaign. If Immigration Can’t Be Stopped, Maybe It Can Be Managed 2016-10-25T04:00:00Z The presidential candidates are headed into the homestretch, with just over two weeks to go to Election Day. AT&T, Chicago Cubs and Mosul: Your Weekend Briefing 2016-10-23T04:00:00Z Retro Report, a series of short documentaries, explored the question as an election season with its own share of populist fervor enters the homestretch. California Today: For Some U.C. Workers, Skipping Meals to Make Ends Meet 2016-10-19T04:00:00Z “That’s not where Trump wants to be in the homestretch, particularly with a core constituency in Midwestern battleground states,” said Robert Jones, a Public Religion Research Institute pollster. Clinton Challenges Trump for a Traditional Republican Bloc, White Catholics 2016-10-18T04:00:00Z That’s just one of the reasons Mrs. Clinton entered the homestretch in a commanding position — even before the “Access Hollywood” tape. What Are the New Battleground States? 2016-10-17T04:00:00Z But Holmberg stalked the leader over the second half of the race and overhauled Meuwissen on the homestretch, winning by a second in 17:42. Bozeman sweeps titles at Sunfair Invitational cross-country meet 2016-10-01T04:00:00Z If winning eight games in a row and re-establishing your relevance for the homestretch constitutes a miracle, then I bow down in homage. Every time you think these Mariners are out of playoff race, they climb back in 2016-09-15T04:00:00Z As the concert Tuesday veered into its homestretch, Tweedy sang, “As a favor, can you be entertained?” 'It's pretty fun to hate people': What Jeff Tweedy says about making Wilco's most unsettling album 2016-09-14T04:00:00Z That response in itself accentuates the larger problem confronting Clinton in the homestretch of the 2016 race. On Hillary’s Health, It’s Again About Trust 2016-09-12T04:00:00Z Those remarks were secretly filmed by a bartender at the event and seriously damaged the nominee’s prospects down the homestretch in 2012. Hillary Clinton casts Donald Trump backers as ‘deplorables’ in own ‘47% moment’ 2016-09-11T04:00:00Z The pollsters said the results in each of the states, gathered Sept. 6-8, are within the margin of error, underscoring how important the homestretch to Nov. 8 will be. Poll: Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton deadlocked in four battleground states 2016-09-11T04:00:00Z All of Donald Trump’s strengths and weaknesses were on display this week as he kicked off the homestretch of his presidential campaign. A week with Trump: inside the campaign that keeps confounding 2016-09-11T04:00:00Z Well, Labor Day, sometimes seen as the unofficial start of the campaign’s homestretch, was yesterday. With Labor Day over, latest polling points to changing 2016 race 2016-09-06T04:00:00Z These are the dark but widely held perceptions of the two major party candidates for president as the campaign for the White House turns into the fall homestretch heading out of this Labor Day weekend. Trump vs. Clinton: 2016’s Race to the Bottom 2016-09-05T04:00:00Z The team’s initial work is reaching the homestretch as Eugene’s municipal court launches a similar initiative. ‘It feels unsafe’ 2016-09-04T04:00:00Z Although he declined to order her to answer questions in person, his ruling underscored the legal complications that Mrs. Clinton faces even as she enters the homestretch of her campaign. Judge Orders Written Testimony From Hillary Clinton on Emails 2016-08-19T04:00:00Z Instead, put up bleachers or some other temporary stands along the infield of the homestretch, so that all sprints would run through a narrow corridor, flanked closely on both sides by fans. How to Save Olympic Track for Its Fans 2016-08-19T04:00:00Z Conway called the moves “an expansion at a critical time in the homestretch.” Trump Hires Breitbart News CEO in Campaign Shakeup 2016-08-17T04:00:00Z Conway called the moves "an expansion at a critical time in the homestretch." Donald Trump shakes up campaign by hiring executive from Breitbart News to top post 2016-08-17T04:00:00Z So that creates a fascinating backdrop for the economic discussion during the homestretch of the election. This Is a Jobs Report That Democrats Can Boast About 2016-08-05T04:00:00Z The arrival of Nagel suggests that an agreement is entering the homestretch. Israel and U.S. are close to a deal on the biggest military aid package ever 2016-07-29T04:00:00Z Can you imagine Bolt or Elaine Thompson—my new favorite Jamaican—rounding the curve in the two hundred into the homestretch and into a roaring tunnel of screaming people? How to Save Olympic Track for Its Fans 2016-08-19T04:00:00Z The Republican vice-presidential nominee, Sarah Palin, spent tens of thousands of dollars on hair and makeup in the homestretch of her 2008 campaign. French pay pretty price for president’s haircuts 2016-07-13T04:00:00Z The Republican vice presidential nominee, Sarah Palin, spent tens of thousands of dollars on hair and makeup in the homestretch of her 2008 campaign. A Haircut for French Taxpayers? Hollande’s $10,000-a-Month Stylist Is Revealed 2016-07-13T04:00:00Z That’s a label no candidate for public office wants to carry into the homestretch of a campaign - especially a candidate already struggling to build trust with voters. Excerpts from recent Minnesota editorials 2016-07-06T04:00:00Z Hawley: Luckily, with both of the years, I've sort of come into the homestretch with an idea for what to do next. Show runners deal with their anxieties — and the voices in their heads 2016-05-26T04:00:00Z And maybe you have to just have the bleachers on one side of the homestretch. How to Save Olympic Track for Its Fans 2016-08-19T04:00:00Z By the homestretch, it wasn’t even a contest anymore. 'Dancing With the Stars' recap: Ginger, Nyle and Paige still toe-to-toe for the win 2016-05-24T04:00:00Z But Nyquist broke well, went to the front, led at every call and even switched leads once he was clear in the homestretch. In crowded Kentucky Derby field, Nyquist owner Paul Reddam finds reason for confidence 2016-05-06T04:00:00Z I’ve taken all four of my daughters to the track, to hear the sounds of the homestretch, to see the steam rise off a sweaty winner’s back, to smell the perfume of the paddock. Many Days at the Races 2016-05-04T04:00:00Z It was the biggest race before the Kentucky Derby, and undefeated colt Nyquist was leading as he headed into the homestretch at Gulfstream Park in the Florida Derby. Do horses in the Kentucky Derby even know they're racing? 2016-05-02T04:00:00Z After winning the New York primary on Tuesday, she confidently said that the race was now in the “homestretch” and “victory is in sight.” Clinton vows not to respond to Trump insults 2016-04-23T04:00:00Z “The race for the Democratic nomination is in the homestretch and victory is in sight.” The Empire State strikes back, giving Clinton crucial win 2016-04-19T04:00:00Z You’re in the homestretch — planning to retire in the next five to 10 years. Managing your retirement nest egg and making it last as long as you do 2016-02-26T05:00:00Z The bombastic billionaire had led in nearly every poll in South Carolina despite getting into homestretch fights with Pope Francis and the Bush family. Donald Trump wins South Carolina primary, opening clear path to nomination 2016-02-20T05:00:00Z The homestretch of the season starts with a treat: a matchup of the leader of the Atlantic Division and the leader of the Metropolitan. N.H.L. This Week: Return of Rangers-Devils and Connor McDavid 2016-02-02T05:00:00Z But for the most part, Mr. Trump has smoothed the edges of his more caustic ideas in the homestretch here. Donald Trump Delivers a Flurry of Flattery to Iowans to Try to Seal the Deal 2016-01-31T05:00:00Z Newt Gingrich, by contrast, saw his numbers tank in the homestretch. The Rubio Gamble 2016-01-28T05:00:00Z The homestretch in Iowa always leads to a barrage of television appeals, and this year’s volume is roughly on par with 2008’s. As Iowa Caucuses Approach, Political Ads Swamp TV Channels 2016-01-25T05:00:00Z EST 16:27 81 min: Even entering the homestretch down two goals Leicester looking far too passive. Leicester City 0-2 Tottenham Hotspur: FA Cup third-round replay – as it happened 2016-01-20T05:00:00Z And now, the two have signaled they're willing to engage each other forcefully in the homestretch. Trump, Cruz Finally Clash in Sixth Republican Debate 2016-01-15T05:00:00Z With sleep being a prime commodity for the homestretch, the candidate was already tucked away in his room. Iowa Is Ted Cruz’s To Lose 2016-01-14T05:00:00Z And as Barack Obama comes into the homestretch of his term in 2016 the answer, sadly, is no. We weren’t ready for a black president: Race, hate, Donald Trump, guns, Fox News, terror and our tragic American condition 2015-12-31T05:00:00Z Two scenarios for the homestretch of the primary race are being bandied about most frequently. Carson Campaign: Brokered Convention Could Spoil the Party 2015-12-11T05:00:00Z Advertisement Advertisement But in the homestretch of negotiating it is unclear how tough the deal will be. Kerry in Familiar Spot: Trying to Coax Deal in Meeting’s Closing Days 2015-12-09T05:00:00Z This time, the homestretch for campaigning, phone calls and television ads will run through January, culminating in the final debate before Iowa, on Jan. 28 on Fox News. Republicans Face an Unusually Uncertain Race Before First States Vote 2015-12-08T05:00:00Z But it ended up being a unifying point for the candidates on stage, who are now entering the three-month homestretch before the Iowa caucuses. In Third Debate, Republicans Target the Media 2015-10-28T04:00:00Z So it was little surprise that he thought his team, which faded in the second half of the season and flatlined in the homestretch, could return mostly intact and accomplish the franchise’s usual stated goal. With Most Yankees Returning, Team’s Problems Aren’t Going Away 2015-10-09T04:00:00Z He entered the homestretch that year with the most elite support and broad appeal throughout the party. Why Marco Rubio Is Rising 2015-10-06T04:00:00Z As the most difficult season of Rafael Nadal’s career turned into the homestretch on Monday night at the US Open, many among the Spaniard’s manifold followers had reason to fear the worst. Rafael Nadal sees off young lion Borna Ćorić at US Open 2015-09-01T04:00:00Z The discussions were nearing the homestretch when the Supreme Court issued its June 29 ruling blocking the EPA’s 2011 regulation curbing emissions of mercury and other toxins from coal-fired power plants. Clean-energy debate pitted ambition against legal worries 2015-08-02T04:00:00Z Among the various random thoughts down the long, monotonous homestretch: Was life passing by like the painted road stripes? A Half-Marathon in Brooklyn 2015-07-31T04:00:00Z Here are four tweaks for a strong finish on your homestretch: USAAVoice: Finish Strong In The Retirement Homestretch 2015-07-22T04:00:00Z The Belmont Stakes is known as the "Test of Champions" and its agonizingly long homestretch is often referred to as the "The Graveyard of Triple Crown Dreams". Horse racing-Pharoah's owner 'pumped' for Triple Crown 2015-06-01T04:00:00Z Still a goalless draw heading into the homestretch. USA women's soccer team v Korea Republic – as it happened 2015-05-30T04:00:00Z On the homestretch, Tale of Verve caught and passed Divining Rod by a length for second place, but afterward, Dallas Stewart, the runner-up’s trainer, was effusive in his praise for American Pharoah. American Pharoah wins Preakness, captures second leg of Triple Crown 2015-05-16T04:00:00Z Tale of Verve charged from dead last at the half-mile mark, and was still closing at the finish line despite being cut off in the homestretch. Tale of Verve struts his stuff in runner-up finish at Preakness Stakes 2015-05-16T04:00:00Z His ability to find yet a higher gear in the homestretch leaves jockeys on opposing horses in awe. Preakness Favorite’s Problem: He Hates Crowds but Packs Them In 2015-05-15T04:00:00Z Side by side in the Florida sunshine, the horses and their riders rounded the curve and headed into the homestretch. Can horse racing be cleaned up? 2015-05-11T04:00:00Z Still a goalless draw heading into the homestretch. USA women's soccer team v Korea Republic – as it happened 2015-05-30T04:00:00Z He was on the homestretch of the race in Val d’Isere, France, when he noticed his crampons must have fallen out of his backpack. Ultra racer Travis Macy to trek 31 miles for book signing 2015-05-01T04:00:00Z There was some confusion about whether to exit the stadium down the backstretch or the homestretch. At Marathon in North Korea, Curiosity Goes a Long Way 2015-04-16T04:00:00Z At a breakfast talk, Rubenstein, who is 65, told my college’s alumni association to approach the homestretch of our lives as if there were no tomorrow. How long do I have? I’m obsessed with this question. 2015-04-06T04:00:00Z The West's nuclear negotiations with Iran, now racing into their homestretch, throw another complication. Iran, Saudi Arabia fighting bloody proxy wars across region 2015-03-26T04:00:00Z "He made some big baskets down the homestretch and he's done that time and time again for us this season." Arizona State Eliminates UConn in First Round of N.I.T. 2015-03-18T04:00:00Z With Hanukkah in the homestretch and Christmas approaching, The New York Times asked Jewish readers in interfaith relationships about their first trees. In Interfaith Homes, Dealing With the ‘December Dilemma’ 2014-12-22T05:00:00Z Regardless of which retailer you shop at during the holiday homestretch, the Better Business Bureau offers a few universal tips for reviewing return policies. Beware of These 4 Return Policies 2014-12-22T05:00:00Z The city is in the homestretch of its Million Trees NYC campaign, which includes planting 160,000 street trees — that is, trees along the sidewalk or other public right of way. In Leafy Blitz, Trees Spring Up in a Changing New York 2014-12-01T05:00:00Z By calling for their party leaders to hold the Keystone votes, both hope to invigorate the homestretch of their campaigns. House Passes Bill Directing Obama to Proceed on Keystone Pipeline 2014-11-14T05:00:00Z But the race appeared to tip away from her in the homestretch, as McConnell hammered on the importance of his re-election to flipping control of the U.S. Mitch McConnell Thumps Alison Lundergan Grimes in Kentucky 2014-11-04T05:00:00Z That is because homestretch polling increasingly captures the effects of nonfundamental factors, such as the quality of individual campaigns. In a Partisan Atmosphere, It Can Even Be Hard to Find Numbers That Agree 2014-11-02T04:00:00Z In just one crucial homestretch from late September to Oct. Can Democrats turn reliably red Texas a little bit bluer? 2014-10-31T04:00:00Z The Democratic candidate in one of the most closely-watched Senate races in the country is entering the homestretch of her campaign without TV advertising support from her party. Democratic Group Goes Dark in Key Senate Race 2014-10-14T04:00:00Z Obama enters the campaign's homestretch with approval ratings hovering near the lowest point of his presidency, forcing Democratic candidates to distance themselves from their party's leader. Obama and the Midterms: What's at stake? 2014-10-13T04:00:00Z As we thunder down the homestretch and into the weekend, enjoy these 6 top-notch technology articles. 6 Technology Articles You Must Read Today -- A Look at Analytics, Business Intelligence, Big Data, Clustering, Manufacturing & Innovation 2014-10-10T04:00:00Z Mr. Schneiderman has also reserved a barrage of television commercials for the contest’s homestretch and has an impressive edge in campaign funds. Republican Is Trying to Gain Traction in a Race for State Attorney General 2014-10-09T04:00:00Z Mr. Miller said the construction work was “moving along toward the homestretch.” At Chumley’s, a Former Speakeasy, the Password Doesn’t Work 2014-10-09T04:00:00Z Burke has tracked considerably closer to him in polling than Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett ever did in the homestretch of the 2012 recall. Wisconsin's Amazing Governor's Race Pits Scott Walker Against Mary Burke 2014-10-09T04:00:00Z Here are the seven races most likely to determine Senate control into the homestretch and who is winning them: The Senate 7: Republicans Positioned for Slim Senate Majority 2014-09-30T04:00:00Z INDIANOLA, Iowa – Hillary Clinton used her return to the home of the nation’s kickoff presidential contest Sunday primarily to advocate for Democrats on the ballot in the homestretch of the 2014 midterms. Hillary Clinton Tells Iowa: 'I'm Back!' 2014-09-15T04:00:00Z Steel avenged last year’s runner-up placing by finishing less than a tenth of a second in front of Flanagan after a classic road race duel down the homestretch. Britain’s Steel, Kenya’s Karoki win Maine race 2014-08-02T04:00:00Z He started to close at the homestretch, catching then passing Commissioner to win by a head. Tonalist wins Belmont Stakes Tonalist ran down the rail on the homestretch to pull off the upset to win. California Chrome loses Triple Crown bid; Tonalist wins Belmont 2014-06-07T04:00:00Z The most recent failure required no humbling on the homestretch. 12 Belmont Stakes Contenders Who Just Missed Out on a Triple Crown 2014-06-06T04:00:00Z I looked again on the homestretch and still nobody. Delahoussaye sees possibilities for California Chrome in Belmont Stakes 2014-05-31T04:00:00Z Woolley, the washed-up loser, believes in his horse, which chronically loses steam in the homestretch. ‘50 to 1’ movie review He and James Schneider, another local filmmaker, are on the homestretch of their documentary, “Punk the Capital: Straight From Washington, D.C.” The earliest days of D.C.’s punk scene are the subject of a documentary in the making. Many felt a familiar rush of adrenaline as they neared the homestretch.. For 2013 Boston Marathon non-finishers, a second chance in 2014 2014-04-18T13:31:26Z It’s the homestretch of March Madness, with the Final Four finally set after Kentucky’s thrilling win over Michigan on Sunday night. 4 Things to Know About The Final Four 2014-03-31T04:23:55Z Despite team’s inconsistent play, Adam Oates thinks it is on the right path heading into homestretch. Capitals 5, Panthers 4: Alex Ovechkin scores the game-winner over pesky Florida 2014-02-28T03:49:32Z Realizing his miscue, Manning paused, grinned and resumed: "Let me rephrase that. I'm down the homestretch of my career, but I'm still in it. It's not over yet. And so it's still playing out." Denver teammates ask Peyton Manning for autographs 2014-01-29T20:04:40Z Almost all of the 248 tables in the Turf Club — a dining room with white tablecloths and a grand view of the homestretch — go unoccupied. The Jockey 2013-08-14T13:07:46Z “I got close so many times and I just seemed to mess up down the homestretch and not make it happen.” Inbee Park is 3 for 3 in LPGA Tour majors this year 2013-07-01T04:56:31Z The splashy color photo features horses captured in midair as they land over a steeplechase obstacle on the turf homestretch at Saratoga Race Course. The Rail: This Summer, New York Loves Horse Racing 2013-06-14T19:12:40Z In 1993, Krone charged to the lead in the Belmont homestretch aboard Colonial Affair, a highlight in a career filled with them. The Horses Don’t Care if the Jockey’s a Woman 2013-06-08T19:09:11Z The homestretch was yet to be negotiated, but what awaited at the finish was clear: a Palestinian state next to the Israeli one – a deal based on the concept of two states for two peoples. Influential Palestinians Seek One Democratic State 2013-05-25T05:35:26Z “I thought it was breathtaking,” said the Hall of Fame trainer Shug McGaughey, who secured his first Derby victory when Orb thundered down the homestretch in the slop on May 4. Derby Winner Orb Still Showing Easy Speed 2013-05-13T23:51:52Z She came down the homestretch on the right side of the road, the opposite side of where the explosions occurred. The Finish Line: What the bombing was like 2013-04-20T16:36:09Z The colt stormed down the homestretch to win the $1 million race by 4 ¼ lengths Saturday. Overanalyze wins Arkansas Derby | A.M. Briefing 2013-04-14T02:27:03Z “The only poll that we are looking at is the election results on Jan. 22,” said one senior official, promising a “much more focused messages in the homestretch.” Memo From Tel Aviv: For Prime Minister Netanyahu in Israel, Being in Front Has Risks 2013-01-08T02:50:10Z At the 2000 Sydney Games, Favor Hamilton later said, she fell on purpose in the homestretch of the 1,500 meters when she realized she could not win the gold medal. Former Olympian Suzy Favor Hamilton Reveals Escort Job and Emotional Struggles 2012-12-21T02:04:20Z Because it took more than a year to build the system, it was deployed only in the campaign’s homestretch. Friended: How the Obama Campaign Connected with Young Voters 2012-11-21T10:35:29Z So the homestretch of a now-gilded path awaits, six games left against some of the most beatable foes, the easy part and the hard part all at once. Notre Dame No. 5 in first BCS standings 2012-10-15T01:38:00Z In the aftermath of Romney’s debate performance, Republicans have grown more enthusiastic, which is a critical development in the homestretch. With 3 Weeks to Go, A Tight Presidential Race 2012-10-14T05:35:44Z There's plenty of meaningful golf left as we hit the homestretch. PGA Tour: Fantasy Fix: Wyndham Championship 2012-08-14T04:00:00Z The race was pretty much even when Bolt and Ryan Bailey received the baton for the homestretch, but Bolt pulled away to help Jamaica set the relay record for the third time since 2008. Bolt leads Jamaica to relay world record 2012-08-11T20:15:09Z Semenya was last after a lap and still far back entering the homestretch. Mo Farah Wins 5,000 Meters at London Olympics 2012-08-11T19:30:37Z In the homestretch, as he chased that mark, the leading runner stepped aside to let him cross the line in glory. Ashton Eaton, Trey Hardee finish 1-2 in Olympic decathlon 2012-08-10T00:55:40Z Felix held her elegant form nicely and pulled away in the homestretch, becoming the only sprinter to finish under 22 seconds. U.S. Sprinter Allyson Felix Wins Gold in 200 Meters 2012-08-08T20:34:20Z Federal employees are in the homestretch of a two-year freeze on basic pay rates that is scheduled to end in December. Candidates seek to lead AFGE during tough times 2012-08-08T02:06:32Z She’d find herself tearing around the curve in the 200, eying the finish line but struggling to dig deeper for the homestretch. London 2012 Olympics: U.S. track runners Allyson Felix, Carmelita Jeter, Sanya Richards-Ross prepare for busy schedule 2012-08-02T18:52:00Z Davis, erased a 20-meter deficit in the homestretch to claim a spot on the American track team with a third-place finish in the 5,000 meters. U.C. Davis Represented in London Olympics by Conley and Weltz 2012-07-10T02:30:26Z She rounded the second curve of the track into the homestretch. Amantle Montsho Seeks Glory in a Punishing Race 2012-07-07T18:35:44Z CAIRO—The two front-runners in Egypt's presidential contest squared off in the country's first presidential debate Thursday night, as candidates entered the homestretch of a campaign set to end six decades of military-backed dictatorship. First Debate Marks Race to Lead Egypt 2012-05-11T01:11:30Z And he did so despite dealing with injuries and attrition that limited his number of available scholarship players to seven during the homestretch. Florida 71, Virginia 45: Three up, three down 2012-03-18T20:58:16Z The homestretch of conference play has arrived and squads are gearing up for postseason play, when only the most reliable players will see the floor for extended minutes. Virginia hoping reserves can pick up the slack against Clemson 2012-02-14T00:17:35Z And now that the Cavaliers have had a chance to exhale, they will need to take a deep breath as they venture into the homestretch of their conference slate. No. 19 Virginia 68, Wake Forest 44: Three up, three down 2012-02-10T05:24:51Z Flanagan, 30, meantime, said her mind was torn between elation and agony in the homestretch. U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials: Meb Keflezighi and Shalane Flanagan win races, spots in London 2012-01-15T03:24:00Z The former venture capitalist did himself no favors in the homestretch to Tuesday's first-in-the-nation primary with remarks that sounded like he enjoyed firing people - and rivals were quick to seize on his choice of words. Romney wrestles with Republican attacks on corporate past 2012-01-10T00:37:22Z A big reason for that, Haslett realized, was the linemen wore down as they reached the homestretch. Haslett seeing fresher, more effective defensive line 2011-11-05T17:01:00Z We are in the homestretch, running the final planned line back toward the survey starting point on the central Chukchi Shelf. Scientist at Work Blog: Scooping Up Arctic Seafloor Data in an Expedition's Homestretch 2011-10-05T17:01:36Z HOT lanes project enters homestretch Dr. Gridlock’s traffic and transit tips Is there a better way than HOT lanes on I-95? Fairfax County crime report 2011-03-16T00:15:03Z Turning into the homestretch, with Ruler On Ice closing in on an obviously tired Shackleford, the game was up for the Preakness winner. Opinion: Ruler On Ice in right place at right time 2011-06-12T01:54:42Z Despite it all, like a horse hitting yet another gear in the homestretch, the Devenports dug in one more time. The Rail: A Farm Sale of Integrity 2011-06-04T13:20:24Z The day is rich with claims of sure things that fade in the homestretch. Editorial: Voice of the Derby Steps Down 2011-05-01T02:47:11Z Now, at last, the drive was on the homestretch with a few days to spare—a narrow margin, but still a margin. The Boss of Wind River 2010-12-30T03:00:28.770Z But several players said now that Pavin's duties as Ryder Cup captain are over, he will become more of a factor in the Champions Tour's homestretch. Weary Pavin back on course after Ryder Cup thrills 2010-10-06T22:44:00Z Their only certainty at the traditional Labor Day marker of the campaign’s homestretch: preserving Democratic majorities through these economic travails, if possible at all, will be very hard work. Democrats Go to Work on a Formidable Task 2010-09-06T04:01:00Z Johnson hopes to get home from Europe next month in time to see the horse race at Del Mar. Of particular interest will be how he fares in the homestretch. Dustin Johnson ready to move on from Pebble 2010-06-29T20:49:00Z Last year, Kerr was in contention heading into the tour's homestretch and emphatically related her desire to prevail. Monday Qualifier 2010-06-28T04:00:00Z It is the stuff of Triple Crown racing legend and the head-on photograph of the two horses and entangled riders in the Pimilco homestretch remains one of racing’s most renowned images. A Memory of the 1970 Belmont, in the Slop 2010-06-05T12:18:00Z Budke didn't use the homestretch of the season to test how his team would do without Riley. Oklahoma St PG Riley suspended for NCAA opener 2010-03-16T17:40:00Z "We're officially announcing nearly half a million dollars in TV and radio ads as part of a major coalitional, homestretch ad blitz urging Congress to pass health insurance reform," says a group spokesman. Blacks Get Special Nudge to Support Healthcare Reform 2010-03-12T18:21:00Z At the three-quarter pole, entering the homestretch, Free Knight was a half length in front of Ben Ali second, Blue Wing third. History of the Kentucky Derby, 1875-1921 Men and woman who before were separate entities, became merged into a mass of frantic arms and white faces that with a pleading voice coaxed the winner down the homestretch to victory. Seeds of Pine Cornflower, lightly weighted, able to set a pace or hold one, did not show in front until the homestretch was reached. Old Man Curry Race Track Stories Then I told Sandy to "give it to her," and by the spring in the boat I knew that Sandy had been saving his strength for the homestretch. Harper's Young People, May 11, 1880 An Illustrated Weekly Let us go forth to-day with our hearts on the homestretch. Days of Heaven Upon Earth The track had been watered on the homestretch which helped matters very much. History of the Kentucky Derby, 1875-1921 No longer will our trail know the tired huskies, and still more tired runners, who each year, come February, make this homestretch to the old fur-market. Seeds of Pine Half way down the homestretch, Harry still led, with Gravling but half a length behind him. The Young Oarsmen of Lakeview And then the turning point was passed by all the racers and the struggle on the homestretch commenced. The Rover Boys on the Farm or Last Days at Putnam Hall The cooking utensils, too, had become tractable objects in Sally's determined hands, for with a perpetual land of promise and fulfillment in sight, the old woman had rallied her forces for the homestretch. A Son of the Hills The track was slow, and deep in dust except on the homestretch. History of the Kentucky Derby, 1875-1921 "Here they come, on the homestretch!" was the general cry. Dave Porter at Star Ranch Or, The Cowboy's Secret He whirled around third base and came hurtling down the homestretch. The Redheaded Outfield She took the little local packet at Cairo, and now she was on the homestretch. The Tragedy of Pudd'nhead Wilson I've wasted sixteen years, now I'm on the homestretch, and it's going to be a stretch of all there is in me to make our home the sweetest, grandest place on earth to us. Michael O'Halloran Coming into the homestretch Corsine made his run and half way home came up under the whip and for an instant had his head at Manuel’s hips. History of the Kentucky Derby, 1875-1921 The speed-mad animals roared down the homestretch, finishing the first half of the race in the almost identical position each had taken in the getaway. The Ramblin' Kid Rivalry had always been keen, and as the teams were about to enter the long homestretch for the pennant there was battle in the New England air. The Redheaded Outfield In the homestretch the new blood given Stovall enabled him to pull his men out of the last notch just before the schedule ran out. Spalding's Official Baseball Guide - 1913 Suddenly—it was when the homestretch was about half covered—the black flag rushed past them. The Prince of India — Volume 02 He swings Typhoon wide into the homestretch, landing him in the best and dryest path. History of the Kentucky Derby, 1875-1921 He hurled Mariedetta out of his path with brutal disregard, but even before he could reach his point of vantage the sprinters burst into the homestretch. Going Some I mounted Black Bess and now I was on the homestretch. Thirty-One Years on the Plains and in the Mountains, Or, the Last Voice from the Plains An Authentic Record of a Life Time of Hunting, Trapping, Scouting and Indian Fighting in the Far West They must be racing their horses as if they were entering the homestretch, as if they were sure of the goal. The Seventh Man Half-way around, Tim led by fifty feet, and, running swiftly, maintaining the same lead, he came down the homestretch an easy winner. The Valley of the Moon Lin severely commented, as if, after all this delay, there should at least be a homestretch. Lin McLean Presently, however, a homestretch seemed likely to occur. Lin McLean The train began its homestretch after Worcester, and whirled and swung by hills and ponds he began to watch for, and through stations with old wayside names. Lin McLean Going into the Morgan Hills he had gone like the wind, but now he rushed like a thoroughbred standing a challenge in the homestretch. The Seventh Man Nor did he give us a homestretch, after all. Lin McLean |
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