finish off
Example Sentences
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They were once notable for an ability to finish off the opposition.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
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
Even if they finish off the Rockets in a sweep — and this series is already over considering NBA teams are 159-0 with a 3-0 lead — they will be considerable underdogs moving forward.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 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
“I’ll finish off this business, and then we’ll stroll across Capricorn’s square and walk away like an innocent pair of lovers.”
From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke
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