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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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
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