finishing

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Shares of Yum Brands, which also owns KFC and recently agreed to sell Pizza Hut, were unchanged in extended trading Thursday, after finishing 1.7% lower during the day’s regular session.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 9, 2026

Messi's big chance numbers are smaller than the others, six created and two scored, but his finishing remains clinical.

From BBC • Jul. 8, 2026

In 2010, she also became just the second Para-athlete to compete against non-disabled athletes at the Commonwealth Games, finishing sixth for England in the individual pursuit.

From BBC • Jul. 8, 2026

First-round pick Cameron Carr played only in the first half Monday, finishing with five points, one rebound, one assist, one steal, one block and three fouls in 12 minutes and 49 seconds.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 7, 2026

“I’m not sure if these are going to work,” Dari said as we put the finishing touches on S’meggs, sticking random twigs into jumbo-size marshmallows.

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller