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
At the outset of 2024, DeBardi was finalizing more performances around Seattle and beyond.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 16, 2024
Reuters reported in July the Biden administration was finalizing an executive order that would also restrict certain investments in sectors including advanced semiconductors, quantum computing and artificial intelligence.
From Reuters ● Aug. 4, 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
