finishing
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Connors, who played at Murrieta Valley High and Riverside City College before finishing his college career at Rice and Houston, rushed for 69 yards in 18 carries.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
My grades weren’t impressive, my home life was a mess, and a vocational-education teacher had to talk me into finishing high school.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
Israel came close to winning the competition in both 2025 and 2026, ultimately finishing second on each occasion.
From Barron's ● Aug. 24, 2026
On March 5, Rapino was back at the White House, meeting White House Counsel David Warrington and then-Attorney General Pam Bondi to put the finishing touches on a deal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
Just about the time Mama and I were finishing up, Daddy came in.
From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan
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Engineering - Middle School
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