finisher

Example Sentences

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And when his final putt went in, he had secured a dominant victory at 21-under, five strokes ahead second-place finisher Nicolai Hojgaard.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Liam Dawson and Sam Curran were recalled to relative success, while Will Jacks excelled in a new role as a finisher.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

He does play the finisher role in 50-over cricket after all.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

As a result, Senegal have a far kinder path in the knockout phase and will remain in Tangier for a last-16 tie on Saturday against the third-place finisher in Group E.

From Barron's • Dec. 30, 2025

The tomb formerly stood surrounded by a grating, in the midst of the presbytery, for Ralph was the "finisher" of the church.

From Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Wells A Description of Its Fabric and a Brief History of the Episcopal See by Dearmer, Percy