finisher
Example Sentences
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He's the best footballer they've got, and also their best finisher.
From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2026
Wing or centre, a wonderful finisher and a player whose innate talents were honed on those tough streets of his district - one that also produced fellow pioneers Roy Francis and Colin Dixon.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
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
The most complete was offered by Jackson, the third-place finisher in the gubernatorial race.
From Slate ● Jul. 24, 2026
The sacraments of baptism and the supper constantly point us back to the author and finisher of our faith.
From The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 6 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Discussions by Robert Green Ingersoll
