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  • present participle of finish.
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finishing

ADJECTIVE
closing
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NOUN
woodwork
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NOUN
woodwork
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“While there is no set completion date yet, our crews remain dedicated to finishing the repairs as quickly and safely as possible,” the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power said in a Sunday release.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 19, 2026

Mbappe moved clear of Messi on Saturday with two goals in the bronze match, although he could not stop France falling to a 6-4 defeat against England and finishing fourth.

From BBC Jul. 19, 2026

Barker moved from his home town of Mobile to Los Angeles after finishing high school, initially studying film and hoping to make it as an actor.

From Barron's Jul. 17, 2026

Ultimately, McIlroy finishing 148th in the putting strokes gained statistics - with only eight players worse in the field - illustrated where it had gone wrong.

From BBC Jul. 16, 2026

“Dr. Spires is just finishing up with a furry patient,” the voice said, drowning in syrupy-sweet kindness.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas




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