"grandstand finish" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: grandstand finishes [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} grandstand finish (plural grandstand finishes)
  1. (sports) close ending to a sports match, race or competition Categories (topical): Sports
    Sense id: en-grandstand_finish-en-noun-oC8kl9Lz Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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