finisher
Example Sentences
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Despite an uptick in his performance, hopes for third-place finisher Tom Steyer are fading along with the number of uncounted ballots, suggesting Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton will face off in November.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
The two candidates who finish in first and second place in the primary will advance to the November general election, leaving the third-place finisher on the sideline.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
Ekitike proved himself a good finisher and at times linked the play well, but was a 'moments player' rather than a consistent, finished article.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
The millennial sex therapist eked out a narrow win in the Democratic primary election in March and will advance to a runoff with the second-place finisher, sheriff’s deputy Johnny Garcia, on Tuesday.
From Slate • May 22, 2026
The book is now "forwarded," and passes into the hands of the "finisher" to be tooled or decorated, or "finished" as it is called.
From Arts and Crafts Essays by Members of the Arts and Crafts Exhibition Society by Various
