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finishing

British  
/ ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ /

noun

  1. football the act or skill of goal scoring

    Brattbakk's finishing is deadly

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Finishing in second place, Kieran McKenna's side obtained 84 points from 46 games – form they will want to ensure they carry into next season.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Finishing the film took a couple of years as he juggled other projects and his YouTube output.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 2, 2026

Finishing a grueling stretch of five games in seven days, the Lakers were “a little bit exhausted,” Hachimura acknowledged.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 19, 2026

Finishing the ballroom in the next three years would be difficult for anyone, but it’s quickly becoming clear it will be nearly impossible for the famed real estate tycoon to pull it off.

From Salon • Dec. 19, 2025

Finishing a pocket, Fannie rubbed her bleary eyes and moved on to the next.

From "Fannie Never Flinched" by Mary Cronk Farrell

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