finisher
Example Sentences
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The winner of the Nov. 3 runoff will replace termed-out Councilmember Bob Blumenfield, who recently endorsed Gaspar, as did Christopher Celona, the third-place finisher in the primary.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026
Buttler's first taste of life in international cricket was as a lower-order finisher, and his first runs for England in that India series were 13 from number seven.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
The most complete was offered by Jackson, the third-place finisher in the gubernatorial race.
From Slate ● Jul. 24, 2026
McTominay is big and strong, incredibly energetic, a proper handful and a superb finisher.
From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026
He was English by birth, but was brought up in this country, and learned the trade of hat finisher.
From Abraham Lincoln, Volume 2 (of 2) The True Story of a Great Life by William H. Herndon
