mid-race

Updated: May 20, 2025

"What's more," put in McGuire Ellis, turning at the door on his way out to see a caller, "the fellows have got hold of the idea. That's what gives the 'Clarion' the go it's got. We're all rowing one stroke." "And the captain can't very well quit in mid-race." Hal took up the other's metaphor, as the door closed behind him. "So you see, Dad, I've got to see it through, no matter what it costs me."

Samuel Hopkins Adams - The Clarion

But over-eager, over-brutal, he harried the sullen, splendid slave till in mid-race just when in a way to win it turned at a cruel blow, and Rol took refuge under the upturned sled until it had vented its rage against the wood; and so he lost the race, and the winner was the young White Storbuk.

Ernest Thompson Seton - Animal Heroes