finish with

Example Sentences

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Bodybuilding was so far out of my comfort zone, and I liked that there was a hard finish with a competition.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

The 27-year-old is tipped for a top three finish with Ferto, a hyperactive dance anthem that smashes together rave synths, video game sound effects and traditional Greek instruments like the lyra.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Because the Lakers won the tiebreaker over the Nuggets, they would get the higher seed over Denver if the two teams finish with identical records.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

And because cream without acid reads as flat, finish with restraint: a small splash of Crystal Hot Sauce for vinegar and gentle heat, and the smallest squeeze of lemon juice for brightness.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

She said, “Let me finish with this customer, and then you’ll have my full attention.”

From "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close" by Jonathan Safran Foer