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  • present participle of finish.
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finishing

ADJECTIVE
closing
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NOUN
woodwork
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NOUN
woodwork
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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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