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finals

British  
/ ˈfaɪnəlz /

plural noun

  1. the deciding part or parts of a sports or other competition

  2. education the last examination series in an academic or professional course

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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He has kept 44 clean sheets in his 91 caps and has made 33 major tournament appearances, including two European Championship finals.

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

Despite their big stage successes, Italy have not featured at a World Cup finals since 2014.

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

The Lakers never made it past the Western Conference finals over the next four seasons, including getting swept in the conference semifinals by the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2026.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 24, 2026

"Winning a World Cup final and then having to work the next day -- that's a bit tough, isn't it?" he said, suggesting future finals should be played on Saturdays.

From Barron's Jul. 20, 2026

It was a brief documentary about the previous year’s state finals.

From "Stargirl" by Jerry Spinelli

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