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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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Leeds Rhinos half-back Connor, the 2025 Super League Man of Steel, had been expected to make the final cut after being talked up by England head coach Brian McDermott and enjoying a strong domestic season.

From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026

So I’m always on, and something that comes up in that take might make it into the final cut because there’s three cameras going at all times.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 26, 2026

In March, their median projection was for just one cut this year and a final cut next year.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 18, 2026

It will be intriguing to see whether Alexander-Arnold makes the final cut, particularly because of the injury concerns Tuchel currently has at right-back.

From BBC ● May 12, 2026

To be so old and still make the final cut.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera

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