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finals

/ 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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And while England have reached the Nations League finals, been relegated and been promoted, the tournament has yet to really capture the imagination in the country.

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That result, in a scrappy match that saw few significant scoring chances, dented Costa Rica's chances of advancing to the 2026 finals in the United States, Mexico and Canada.

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“Losing in two finals in a row is great, but it’s also super hard,” said Anisimova, 24.

Wales sit third in their group, behind second placed Belgium and leaders North Macedonia, in pursuit of a place at next summer's World Cup finals.

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The last encounter between the two nations saw England victorious with a 3-0 win at the 2022 World Cup finals in Qatar.

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