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
The Lakers mount a late rally after falling behind by 13 points early in the fourth quarter but could not finish off the Rockets, who host Game 6 on Friday.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 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
But the Gunners lacked the control and ruthlessness to finish off a Wolves side that had lost their nine previous meetings and are heading for the Championship.
From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026
I finish off the loaf from District 11 and the last of the rabbit.
From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins
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