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finality

[fahy-nal-i-tee] / faɪˈnæl ɪ ti /


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Not everyone heeds the finality of the message, however, as frantic family and friends refuse to give up on loved ones trapped under the debris.

From Barron's Jul. 1, 2026

The immediate aftermath of Susan Collins’ 2020 win had an air of finality to it.

From Slate Jun. 16, 2026

"I've said that I will not leave the board until this investigation is well and truly over with transparency and finality, and I stand by that," he added.

From BBC Apr. 29, 2026

“I’ve said that I will not leave the board until this investigation is well and truly over, with transparency and finality, and I stand by that,” Powell said Wednesday.

From MarketWatch Apr. 29, 2026

“Well then, we must help in any way we can,” she said with finality.

From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya

Heroic pronouncements, grandiose, soul-satisfying finalities, were not his style.

From Time Magazine Archive

Far from an ideal of Norman Rockwell hominess, Lake Wobegon reverberates with terror and finalities.

From Time Magazine Archive

When Italy last September heard of your movement we realized that, though different in method, our two revolutions had the same finalities.

From Time Magazine Archive

The letter went on to discuss a few finalities involving insurance and Mr. Kaiserman and to explain that Reggie’s file could be expunged and the court records sealed.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel

Then too he said "do not," always with Dwight betokening the finalities.

From Miss Lulu Bett by Gale, Zona




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