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finalize

[fahyn-l-ahyz] / ˈfaɪn lˌaɪz /


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Tonight, Canada declined to finalize the trade deal under the terms agreed earlier this week.

From BBC Aug. 22, 2026

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Friday that "tonight, Canada declined to finalize the trade deal under the terms agreed earlier this week."

From Barron's Aug. 22, 2026

So now the big question is whether the negotiators can finalize that agreement.

From MarketWatch Aug. 21, 2026

President Trump said he would pause a 50% tariff on certain goods from Canada for three days while the two countries seek to finalize an agreement.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 19, 2026

Their goal was to finalize the plant’s design.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik

That includes the shares held by SpaceX founder and CEO Elon Musk, which he will be barred from selling for a year and a day after SpaceX finalizes its prospectus paperwork.

From MarketWatch Jun. 1, 2026

The decision finalizes this phase of the explosive, yearslong case that has pitted the environmental organization against the company Energy Transfer, opening the door to an appeals process in the closely watched legal saga.

From Barron's Feb. 27, 2026

“The divestment of our European onshore platform finalizes the divestment program that we’ve laid out, and we’ve now substantially strengthened Orsted’s financial position,” Orsted Chief Financial Officer Trond Westlie said.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 3, 2026

Clara Karger, a Bass spokesperson, said the mayor will continue engaging with the budget committee as it finalizes its spending proposals.

From Los Angeles Times May 9, 2025

Like Thousand Oaks, temporary facilities will be in place while the team finalizes plans on a permanent facility in Woodland Hills, where owner Stan Kroenke bought 100 acres last year.

From Seattle Times May 9, 2024

The NBA announced in October after the sale was finalized that Buss would be the team’s governor for at least five years.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2026

Neos and Innovator Capital — another ETF firm purchased by Goldman in a deal that was finalized earlier this year — both cater to this rapidly growing niche.

From MarketWatch Aug. 12, 2026

Then, once finalized, it may take more time for the rules to take effect.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 3, 2026

The states argue that this merger would leave consumers paying more for less diverse news and entertainment options if finalized.

From Salon Aug. 1, 2026

Chief Buthelezi wanted a constitution drawn up before the election and walked out in protest against the setting of an election date before a constitution was finalized.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

Corrections & Amplifications General Intuition is finalizing a round of investment that would value it at more than $6 billion.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 21, 2026

OTTAWA—Canada’s minister in charge of U.S. trade said Ottawa and Washington are “very close” to finalizing an agreement.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 20, 2026

For Paramount, finalizing the transaction by year’s end would eliminate such payments in 2027.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 31, 2026

The EPA’s comment period allowed 60 days for the public to weigh in on the list before agency staff began reviewing the feedback and finalizing.

From Salon Jul. 6, 2026

The Joint Chiefs were all there, finalizing plans to destroy the Soviet missiles in Cuba.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin




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