finisher
Example Sentences
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It is 18 months since he moved from the top of the order to the middle as England's finisher in T20 and 50-over cricket.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
His rally appearance, along with the endorsement of local Rep. Russell Fry, who was the third-place finisher in the first round of voting two weeks ago, transformed that region into a stronghold for Graham.
From Slate ● Aug. 26, 2026
Spain will face the second-place finisher in Group J, which will be determined late Saturday by the match between Algeria and Austria.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 27, 2026
Wins for South Africa and the Czech Republic would spell bad news for Scotland, leaving the third-place finisher on four points.
From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026
He was English by birth, but was brought up in this country, and learned the trade of hat finisher.
From Abraham Lincoln, Volume 2 (of 2) The True Story of a Great Life by William H. Herndon