finish off
Example Sentences
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With a chance to finish off the Rockets in Game 4 on Sunday at the Toyota Center, James had almost as many turnovers as points: eight and 10, respectively.
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
Italy scored from their first attack as Louis Lynagh slid in to finish off a lovely grubber kick from Juan Ignacio Brex.
From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026
We were taught to finish off our words.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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