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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The victory takes him to the top of the early standings, ahead of Van Gerwen, who missed the night through illness, and Van Veen, who has now been beaten in two finals.
From BBC
The government had previously said the extended hours could only apply for the finals.
From BBC
Stoecker, who finished fifth in the women's skeleton finals on Saturday, also told Radio 4's Today programme that the circus had definitely prepared her for the "adrenaline" of skeleton.
From BBC
Lillard went second in the finals and watched anxiously from the bench as it looked like Booker would overtake him before missing his last three shots from the corner.
From Los Angeles Times
San Antonio rookie forward Carter Bryant delivered a ball between the legs, one-handed slam for a perfect 50 points in his first finals dunk.
From Barron's
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