finals
Britishplural noun
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the deciding part or parts of a sports or other competition
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education the last examination series in an academic or professional course
Example Sentences
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It’s the biggest finals comeback ever, gives the Knicks a 3 games to 1 advantage, and puts this beaten-up franchise at the doorstep of its first NBA title in 53 seasons.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
They rallied from 22 points down with less than eight minutes left in regulation to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers in overtime in game one of their Eastern Conference finals sweep.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
It had been 20 years since three players were sent off in one match, in the 2006 finals when 28 players saw red.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
Once more, Gotham’s NBA concern had come out sleepy and misfiring in a finals game.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
Not only would I be the first American woman to do that, but if I delivered strong performances in the event finals, I could also become the most decorated American gymnast in Worlds history.
From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles
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