finisher
Example Sentences
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The second-place finisher in the mayoral primary will face Mayor Karen Bass in a Nov. 3 runoff.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
The two candidates who finish in first and second place in the primary will advance to the November general election, leaving the third-place finisher on the sideline.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
The millennial sex therapist eked out a narrow win in the Democratic primary election in March and will advance to a runoff with the second-place finisher, sheriff’s deputy Johnny Garcia, on Tuesday.
From Slate • May 22, 2026
And unfortunately for the Gunners, missed opportunities and a lack of a ruthless finisher were the story as Manchester City beat them 2-1 to close in on the Premier League leaders.
From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026
This practice is objectionable, and the conscientious finisher will always avoid it.
From Practical Bookbinding by Adam, Paul
