finals
Britishplural noun
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the deciding part or parts of a sports or other competition
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education the last examination series in an academic or professional course
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
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