finish as

Example Sentences

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But maybe the best lives finish as my mother’s did, without all the boxes checked.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Bell is ranked higher than Garfield and South Gate for seeding purposes based on computer rankings, but the City still uses league finish as part of consideration.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

He then led after the third round at last week's Texas Open, but was overtaken by JJ Spaun to finish as runner-up.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

The question for AI was how to achieve a flawless gloss or matte finish as quickly as possible.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 24, 2026

But he didn’t have a chance to finish as Carter leaped to his feet.

From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier