finish
Example Sentences
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"Wilder is going to be coming on strong early, but I expect Derek to weather the storm, stalk his man down and finish it in big style in the 12th round."
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
Freshman Zach Strickland and sophomore Easton Hawk combined for three hitless innings to finish out the victory.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
Whereas “Lover Tofu Fruit” wound up laden with session songs Day never liked in the first place, her new record is an intricate compendium she stands by from start to finish.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
And finally, the finish: herbs, crunch, heat, a little fat, layered generously over the top.
From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026
And then she stopped, like she was having trouble figuring out how to finish.
From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.