finish
verb (used with object)
to bring (something) to an end or to completion; complete.
had finished
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past perfectof finish.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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It was more of the same when Harbaugh bolted to the Chargers—where he had finished his own career as a quarterback.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026
I spoke to one of the boat staff, Alessio, after he had finished handing round slices of watermelon to the clientele.
From Slate ● Sep. 8, 2026
Ayala said that day, Adriana and her older sister had finished working as cooks at a Thai restaurant around 2 a.m. and decided to go out with two cousins.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2026
Wednesday marks 10 years since that historic gold, sealed by penalty strikes from Helen Richardson-Walsh and Hollie Pearne-Webb after an enthralling final had finished 3-3 at full-time.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
William Wise had set up a workbench for him and had finished the tool of hardened iron.
From "The Door in the Wall" by Marguerite de Angeli
