finish
Example Sentences
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Bennett, whose mother was a nurse and semi-professional bowler, was the first in his family to finish high school, and first to go to college, where he would earn three degrees.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026
"We are going to have a generation of people who will never have written anything from start to finish in their entire lives," he said.
From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026
That helped Lowry finish the day at 9-under and in fourth place heading into Sunday’s final round, two shots behind McIlroy and American Cameron Young, the co-leaders.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
After the long lay-off, his corner appeared content simply to bank the rounds and re-establish rhythm rather than chase the finish.
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026
Every afternoon I’d come home, finish my homework, eat dinner, wash dishes, then sit in the big chair and do nothing.
From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan
Vocabulary lists containing finish
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