- present participle of finish.
finishing
Example Sentences
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Israel came close to winning the competition in both 2025 and 2026, ultimately finishing second on each occasion.
From Barron's ● Aug. 24, 2026
Race director Tom Keogh said: "We do not take this lightly. We hosted the nation's best athletes and their finishing times did not truly reflect their amazing performances."
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
But, notably, Carter’s director’s cut arrives on Hulu on the heels of Ryan Coogler finishing an “X-Files” reboot pilot for the streamer.
From Salon ● Aug. 19, 2026
In turn, there is intensified competition on the road which means riders might take greater risks to secure higher finishing points.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
“Yep, we’re finishing this project on the day it’s due.”
From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty
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