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gate-to-wire

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

From start to finish. (Usually used to describe a horse that wins a race by leading throughout, or its victory.)

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US, not-comparable

Topics: hobbies, horse-racing, horseracing, horses, lifestyle, pets, racing, sports

Examples

  • Authentic led the 2020 Breeders’ Cup Classic at every point of call en route to a gate-to-wire victory.

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