finisher
Example Sentences
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In a sport that has sometimes been criticized for a lack of scoring, it might seem inconceivable to leave out such a clinical finisher.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026
His first was pure Haaland, the game’s best finisher hurling his big lower body into the net for a violent scoring strike.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026
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 second-place finisher in the mayoral primary will face Mayor Karen Bass in a Nov. 3 runoff.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
"He that of greatest works is finisher Oft does them by the weakest minister: So holy writ in babes hath judgment shown."
From The Bible Story by Hall, Newton Marshall
