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final cut

American  

noun

Movies.
  1. the final edited version of a film, approved by the director and producer.


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The Netflix spokesperson said Netflix retained final cut and creative approval.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 1, 2026

The Netflix spokesperson said Netflix retained final cut and creative approval of the series.

From The Wall Street Journal May 31, 2026

However, an award-winning Ayrshire butcher's shop is now ready for the final cut, after its current owner decided to retire.

From BBC Feb. 28, 2026

What was a story that didn’t make the final cut but still wanted to get out there in the public?

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 10, 2025

To be so old and still make the final cut.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera

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