not final

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Gromov said he saw "quite high" chances of a full commercial deal being struck, while Korolev was more hesitant, expecting only "affirmation of political support, not final agreements".

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

“While this decision is not final, it is a gratifying and hard-fought step in the right direction.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2025

In response to questions from ProPublica, the EPA wrote in an email that the report was not final and that the agency was in the process of updating it.

From Salon • Dec. 9, 2024

"The sums announced today must be the first but not final word if the government is going to meet its ambitions to deliver an NHS that is fit for the future."

From BBC • Oct. 28, 2024

The decision was not final; they could still scratch him at any point up to forty-five minutes before post time.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand