finish
Example Sentences
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Maybe you’re telling a story and they can’t wait for you to finish a sentence.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
At Slate, we call this mad dash to the finish line “Opinionpalooza,” and we approach it with equal parts fascination, skepticism, and dread every year.
From Slate • Jun. 1, 2026
The 43-year-old delivered the Cherries' finest season to date with a sixth-placed finish - only one spot and three points behind Liverpool in the table - to qualify for next season's Europa League.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
Japan’s Nikkei Stock Average gained 2.5% to finish at yet another record high, led by electronic stocks.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
“We’ll have dessert after everyone else has had a chance to finish their food,” she says.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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