finalists
- plural of finalist.
Example Sentences
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The Atlanta Fed interviewed a slate of finalists in April, with an eye toward announcing the selection by May, according to people familiar with the matter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
After qualifying from Saturday's heats, the 24-year-old warmed up for the final in Birmingham but stepped out of her lane shortly before the finalists were put under starters' orders.
From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2026
France, beaten finalists in 2022 and tipped to make a deep run this year, rounded off their preparations in style as Michael Olise struck a hat-trick in a 3-1 defeat of Northern Ireland in Lille.
From Barron's ● Jun. 8, 2026
Then came shocking news before his senior year: He didn’t make the list of 40 finalists for the U18 national baseball team despite winning gold medals for the U15 team.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 7, 2026
Although Zhanna was one of the five finalists in this "test," she would not be the one chosen to go into space.
From "Women in Space" by Karen Bush Gibson
