finishing
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Gov. Eleni Kounalakis, who is finishing her second term and could not seek reelection.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
During the qualifying round, South Africa won its group by finishing ahead of Nigeria and advanced despite starting the campaign with a loss due to an ineligible player used in a match against Lesotho.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
It closed down almost 3% on Friday, finishing at $26.24.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
Lewis Hamilton says he "feels like I'm having to remind people who I am" after finishing second in the Monaco Grand Prix.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
During one long, exasperating endgame, it began to rain, and neither he nor his opponent would let the storm stay their appointed task of finishing the game.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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