finish off
Example Sentences
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The Lakers mount a late rally after falling behind by 13 points early in the fourth quarter but could not finish off the Rockets, who host Game 6 on Friday.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026
"He has done a lot for this club and players, so it is only right we show him this reaction to finish off with something we can remember for a long time."
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
I’m still gonna say Andy’s, but I can finish off the night at Living Room.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026
But Price's game just deserted him in the end when just one more double would have seen him finish off an otherwise dominant display.
From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026
“This has been going on for a long long time now. It’s up to you. Don’t let them stop you. Don’t let them finish off this world.”
From "Ceremony:" by Leslie Marmon Silko
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