finals
Britishplural noun
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the deciding part or parts of a sports or other competition
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education the last examination series in an academic or professional course
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An attacking midfielder, he helped the Italian side win back-to-back Serie A titles and reach successive Champions League finals, before joining Real Madrid in 2001.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
He has kept 44 clean sheets in his 91 caps and has made 33 major tournament appearances, including two European Championship finals.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
Despite their big stage successes, Italy have not featured at a World Cup finals since 2014.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
The Lakers never made it past the Western Conference finals over the next four seasons, including getting swept in the conference semifinals by the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2026.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
“We’ve made the finals three years in a row, and we did it with science, not by calling our entry Harry or Fred.”
From "Ungifted" by Gordon Korman
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