finalize
verb (used with object)
to put into final form; complete all the details of.
was finalizing
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past progressiveof finalize.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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On Friday, the Wall Street Journal reported that OpenAI was finalizing a $40 billion funding round with the Japanese conglomerate SoftBank.
From BBC ● Mar. 28, 2025
Last week, Bass spokesperson Zach Seidl had said that the city was finalizing contracts with multiple firms.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 7, 2025
The company confirmed Saturday that it was finalizing a deal with the Kazakh government to nationalize the firm amid growing discontent from officials.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 28, 2023
Rabuka said Fiji was finalizing a defense agreement with New Zealand, which it expected to complete next week.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 7, 2023
Bed, Bath & Beyond last week was finalizing a $370 million loan deal with investment firm Sixth Street.
From Reuters ● Aug. 30, 2022
