finisher
Example Sentences
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Buttler's first taste of life in international cricket was as a lower-order finisher, and his first runs for England in that India series were 13 from number seven.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
Former reality TV star Spencer Pratt was in second place on election night, but Raman gained as mail-in ballots were counted and was declared the second-place finisher by the Associated Press on June 8.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 1, 2026
The most complete was offered by Jackson, the third-place finisher in the gubernatorial race.
From Slate ● Jul. 24, 2026
Wins for South Africa and the Czech Republic would spell bad news for Scotland, leaving the third-place finisher on four points.
From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026
The tomb formerly stood surrounded by a grating, in the midst of the presbytery, for Ralph was the "finisher" of the church.
From Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Wells A Description of Its Fabric and a Brief History of the Episcopal See by Percy Dearmer
