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finalize

[fahyn-l-ahyz] / ˈfaɪn lˌaɪz /


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The agreement repeatedly cites a set of “Implementation Documents” that will finalize the U.S. ownership stake and the rights of unnamed investors.

From Salon ● Oct. 23, 2026

It wants a formal agreement to give international forces legal authority to operate in Gaza later on, and another to finalize Gaza water and sanitation arrangements.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026

Her resignation comes as Paramount is waiting for a federal judge to approve a settlement agreement that would allow Paramount to finalize its $111-billion purchase of Warner Bros.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026

Getting to finalize major touchpoints such as the torch relay, the mascot and the medal designs while preparing to makeover existing venues signal excitement and confidence in the organization’s process.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026

He had done as much as he could from his hotel suite, but he needed to return to his office to finalize the purchase.

From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson

The decision finalizes this phase of the explosive, yearslong case that has pitted the environmental organization against the company Energy Transfer, opening the door to an appeals process in the closely watched legal saga.

From Barron's ● Feb. 27, 2026

“The divestment of our European onshore platform finalizes the divestment program that we’ve laid out, and we’ve now substantially strengthened Orsted’s financial position,” Orsted Chief Financial Officer Trond Westlie said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 3, 2026

Once the court finalizes custody of the 13-year-old, my aunt plans to request that the husband be required to sell the house and distribute the proceeds to my cousin’s two boys.

From MarketWatch ● Dec. 16, 2025

Unlike a year ago, the NHL trade deadline won’t be quiet for the Kraken this time after center Alex Wennberg was held out of Monday’s victory over Calgary while the team finalizes dealing him.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 5, 2024

If the EPA finalizes this disapproval, California will have 18 months to obtain the federal agency’s approval for a new plan.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 4, 2024

That program would allow the company to sell shares over time, though Meta says it hasn’t finalized the arrangement.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026

Coliseum League title can be finalized with win over Dorsey.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026

Soon after, they struck a deal: California Forever would cover the city’s project-related costs and pay it $10 million if the annexation is finalized.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026

His divorce from the Nico Vega vocalist was finalized in March 2024.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026

I will await you outside so that this matter may be finalized when you come out.'

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro

The band struggled to pin down the final track list, finalizing it barely a month ago.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2026

The transportation authority is finalizing a study in the coming weeks that evaluates strategies for protecting the seven miles of railroad through Dana Point and San Clemente for the next 30 years.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026

OpenAI said it was "actively finalizing contracts" with third-party safety assessors and would announce details in the coming weeks.

From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026

It may also be, as you say, that she never got around to finalizing her wishes.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 3, 2026

His goal was to expose them at close quarters to the charismatic energy of his protege Ernest Lawrence, and he was surely successful at finalizing their approval for the cyclotron grant.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik


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