finalize
verb (used with object)
to put into final form; complete all the details of.
finalization
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a word derived from
finalize.
Example Sentences
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"An agreement has been largely negotiated, subject to finalization between the United States of America, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the various other Countries, as listed," Trump said.
From BBC ● May 25, 2026
Illustrating the challenge is South Korea, which appeared to tap the brakes on a swift finalization of the deal it struck with Washington earlier this year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2025
“Based on our conversations, TVA has indicated that they remain in early stages and finalization could take years, with no guarantee of completion,” the analysts wrote.
From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2025
A 2010 study showed that American adoptive parents were 30 percent more likely to prefer girls than boys and were willing to pay $16,000 more in finalization costs to ensure a daughter.
From Slate ● May 7, 2024
Gay’s cousin, Neil Spector, was going to be our attorney for the finalization.
From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter
