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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

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He has also now won every one of the six ranking finals he has appeared in - a feat only previously achieved by Steve Davis, Mark Williams and Neil Robertson.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Norco advanced to the finals by blanking Orange Lutheran 2-0.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

The finals showdown between teams ranked second and third in CalHiSports.com’s top 20 rankings was decided early.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

But first, he had to complete his finals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

This is the night that plays in your mind on a loop, even in physics on finals day.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith