finishing
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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A swarm of tourists craned their necks to see the instalment of the cross's upper arm, visible amid the scaffolding and workers who put finishing touches from their harnesses.
From Barron's
Three of the rescues happened simultaneously - starting on Tuesday evening and finishing early on Wednesday - in deep snow and challenging weather.
From BBC
Despite their blistering form, Detroit -- wholly reconstructed after finishing rock-bottom of the Eastern Conference just two years ago -- are still few pundits' top pick to win the title.
From Barron's
"It is the first Ramadan when the world knows us," added 22-year-old Muna Ali, finishing her day at a nearby travel agency.
From Barron's
"We are committed to finishing the remaining site-specific necessary due diligence to support our vision to build a world-class stadium near the Wolf Lake area in Hammond, Indiana."
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