Example Sentences

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Jack Kennedy has finished in the top five on four occasions, while Mark Walsh has three top-five finishes and Danny Mullins two.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

The stock has finished lower three of the last four weeks, including weekly losses of 8% and 9%.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

It has finished above 80 on only three occasions — just 0.03% of the time, according to Dow Jones Market Data.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 3, 2026

It is also one of the first times in recent British political history that neither major party has finished in the top two of such a vote.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

He nods over at Armelio, who has finished his food first and is getting up to return the tray.

From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini