finisher
Britishnoun
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a craftsman who carries out the final tasks in a manufacturing process
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boxing a knockout blow
Example Sentences
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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
McTominay is big and strong, incredibly energetic, a proper handful and a superb finisher.
From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026
Would he rather be a starter or a finisher?
From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2026
And Christ our Lord, is its author and finisher.
From Chit-Chat; Nirvana; The Searchlight by Mathew Joseph Holt
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