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finals

British  
/ 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

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Example Sentences

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The finals showdown between teams ranked second and third in CalHiSports.com’s top 20 rankings was decided early.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Norco advanced to the finals by blanking Orange Lutheran 2-0.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

But first, he had to complete his finals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The Leopards reached the finals on Tuesday when Axel Tuanzebe's extra-time goal gave them a 1-0 win over Jamaica in the play-off.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

I was inside, studying for my Form Two finals that would take place that December.

From "I Will Always Write Back" by Caitlin Alifirenka and Martin Ganda