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
Teammates cheered, jumped and raised their fists from the Lakers bench when Doncic made his final free throw to finish off his 60-point night.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 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
But the Gunners lacked the control and ruthlessness to finish off a Wolves side that had lost their nine previous meetings and are heading for the Championship.
From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026
And her breath like to take the finish off the desk.
From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck
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