Example Sentences

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Failure to win would mean whoever finishes third cannot better Scotland's tally of three points.

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026

The developer ditched flashy finishes for stone, wood and mature plantings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

Unusually, he is to extend his stay in France by dining with Macron at the Palace of Versailles outside Paris on Wednesday after the G7 finishes.

From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026

It features oak flooring, an open floor plan, contemporary finishes, and walls of glass.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

He finishes preparing the engine and walks to the driver’s seat of the car, repositions his toolbox, and climbs in.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse