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

Sometimes it was weeks after placement, sometimes years after the adoption finalization had taken place.

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter