finish off
Example Sentences
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Mbappe, now 27, prefers to be involved in the game rather than just being a last-line runner to finish off moves - as he did so brilliantly as a 19-year-old in France's 2018 win.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 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
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
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
After Grammy and Ronan finish off the jar of mustard, I stand to clear the dishes, and Ronan gets up to help.
From "Shouting at the Rain" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt
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