finisher
Example Sentences
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His rally appearance, along with the endorsement of local Rep. Russell Fry, who was the third-place finisher in the first round of voting two weeks ago, transformed that region into a stronghold for Graham.
From Slate ● Aug. 26, 2026
Wing or centre, a wonderful finisher and a player whose innate talents were honed on those tough streets of his district - one that also produced fellow pioneers Roy Francis and Colin Dixon.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
The winner of the Nov. 3 runoff will replace termed-out Councilmember Bob Blumenfield, who recently endorsed Gaspar, as did Christopher Celona, the third-place finisher in the primary.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026
There is no question that he is diminished from the lethal finisher and all-around menace he was in his prime.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026
A cool head and a steady hand are the first essentials in a finisher, and after these the feeling for neatness and exactness.
From Practical Bookbinding by Paul Adam
