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[fahyn-l-ahyz] / ˈfaɪn lˌaɪz /


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Schwartz and Vitale, for instance, are hoping to finalize a study soon that looks at how cats may greet their caretakers — or express a form of sadness or confusion when they leave.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 9, 2026

Tonight, Canada declined to finalize the trade deal under the terms agreed earlier this week.

From BBC Aug. 22, 2026

Canadian negotiators have been camped out in Washington this week trying to finalize a deal that reportedly aims to address a range of flash points.

From Barron's Aug. 21, 2026

So now the big question is whether the negotiators can finalize that agreement.

From MarketWatch Aug. 21, 2026

Their goal was to finalize the plant’s design.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik

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

Clara Karger, a Bass spokesperson, said the mayor will continue engaging with the budget committee as it finalizes its spending proposals.

From Los Angeles Times May 9, 2025

June 2005: Spirit AeroSystems forms when Canadian private equity firm Onex Corp. finalizes the purchase of Boeing Wichita’s commercial aircraft division for $1.5 billion.

From Seattle Times Feb. 21, 2024

A new federal rule finalized in March 2026 increased the amount of renewable fuel that refiners and importers must incorporate into the nation’s transportation-fuel supply.

From Salon Sep. 13, 2026

They had not finalized their plans as of Saturday afternoon.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 12, 2026

The administration is now seeking public comment, and it could take months or years before the new rules are finalized and formally enforced.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 3, 2026

The new rule, which has yet to be finalized but is set to take effect in May, would add another.

From Slate Sep. 3, 2026

“The Lead Monitor finalized all the curriculum herself.”

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera

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

From MarketWatch Sep. 3, 2026

Corrections & Amplifications General Intuition is finalizing a round of investment that would value it at more than $6 billion.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 21, 2026

Iran and Oman were reportedly finalizing a draft agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, giving Tehran oversight of ships.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 5, 2026

For Paramount, finalizing the transaction by year’s end would eliminate such payments in 2027.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 31, 2026

The Joint Chiefs were all there, finalizing plans to destroy the Soviet missiles in Cuba.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin




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