finish off
Example Sentences
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LeBron James, in possibly his last game with the Lakers, has 24 points and 12 rebounds, Austin Reaves scores 27, but Oklahoma City rallies late to finish off the series.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
Teammates cheered, jumped and raised their fists from the Lakers bench when Doncic made his final free throw to finish off his 60-point night.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026
But Price's game just deserted him in the end when just one more double would have seen him finish off an otherwise dominant display.
From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026
Italy scored from their first attack as Louis Lynagh slid in to finish off a lovely grubber kick from Juan Ignacio Brex.
From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026
And here, to get him out of the way, I'd better finish off the story of Rabadash.
From "The Horse and His Boy" by C.S. Lewis
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