put finishing touches on
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The Kenmore team, one of six at the March 5 competition, put finishing touches on its meal in the kitchens at Fairfax County’s Hayfield Secondary School.
From Washington Post • Mar. 15, 2022
Comedian and event emcee Joe Piscopo told Fox News that the inspiration behind the sculpture was fueled by the city of Hoboken’s aim to put finishing touches on the park.
From Fox News • Dec. 12, 2021
With two weeks remaining until national signing day on Feb. 4, Coach Steve Sarkisian and his staff are traversing the country to put finishing touches on USC's first full recruiting class in four years.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 21, 2015
It arrived late, as Mr. Scorsese put finishing touches on the nearly three-hour film, and came up short with the guild, which ignored its leading actor, Leonardo DiCaprio, and the rest of its many stars.
From New York Times • Dec. 12, 2013
In keeping with tradition, Barack had gone out to play basketball earlier in the day and had since settled into his office to put finishing touches on his remarks.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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