finish
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However, Lacroix gave the move the green light last week after France's World Cup campaign ended with a fourth-place finish following defeat by England in the bronze-medal match.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
For one, a schedule that includes just four opponents picked to finish in the top half of the Big Ten.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026
On March 31, Cooper calculated that he still needed about 20 more days to finish the job, according to a person familiar with his thinking.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
As executor, you would be responsible for administering the estate from start to finish.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026
Whether they sprinted to the end or dragged themselves across the finish line, they were all so proud.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
Front-month gold settles off 0.9% to $4,036.30 a troy ounce, while silver finishes 2% lower at $57.296/oz.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
With three top-10 finishes in six Open Championship starts, alongside his Scottish Open win in 2024, Robert MacIntyre certainly has the game for links golf.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
The buttery, milder fish compliments the tang of the tomatoes and the bright balsamic dressing that finishes the salad.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
Set on a beautifully lush plot, the home blends rustic charm with modern luxury, welcoming guests with exposed brick walls, soaring wood-beamed ceilings, an open-concept layout, and thoughtfully updated finishes throughout.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 7, 2026
The cashier finishes scanning, then does the discount for the coupons.
From "Free Lunch" by Rex Ogle
The genetic evidence indicates that the evolutionary story of Scalesia is not finished.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 30, 2026
The signing offers a glimpse into Chelsea's future direction after a season in which they finished 10th in the Premier League and ended the campaign without a trophy, prompting frustration among supporters.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
El-Sayed had just finished his two biggest rallies of his campaign and was about to start his third.
From Slate ● Jul. 30, 2026
Distributor inventories also declined, while the company said it reduced finished goods inventories by 100,100 units compared with a year earlier.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
A clatter of hooves and wagon wheels drawing up to the side of the house snapped her attention back to my laundry, and she finished transferring it into her basket.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
On the last day of the retreat, we put the finishing touches on our pinch pots.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
The Newry-born athlete added she had to "work really hard" on Wednesday and that she did, finishing with a flourish.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
Emily brushed aside the disappointment of finishing fourth to return to claim bronze in the uneven bars, with the iconic image of her sister cheering her from the stands.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
Open, where he wound up finishing tied for 23rd as the low amateur, it was time to go pro.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
I end up finishing the book—the whole book, despite how long it is—on Saturday night.
From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy
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