Sentence examples for a length on from inspiring English sources

In a mass finish, he found room on the rail and surged ahead to win by three-quarters of a length over Unshaded, who had three-quarters of a length on Globalize, with Tahkodha Hills one length farther back.

At the close, she had three-quarters of a length on C'Est L'Amour, who held off Roxelana by a neck.

Spencer came closest, twice being beaten by half a length on a day of frustration for the 2005 champion.

In a headlong finish behind Cash Run today came Regally Appealing by a nose over the favorite, Secret Status, who had half a length on Miss Inquisitive.

He soared the 17th, getting a length on the eventual runner-up, Divine Fortune, and stepped into the 18th full of run.

The Danes had thrown down the gauntlet, opening up by a length on Australia at halfway, and the British took time to find top gear.

A row of sympathy cards hung on a length of string.

Nearby, a crescent moon hangs in space on a length of fishing line.

He's got the ball on a length of string at the moment.

An employee stooped to the floor to pick up a key ring on a length of rope.

Decide on a length of the stock.