ˈfinisher

/ ˈfɪnɪʃə /

noun

1. a craftsman who carries out the final tasks in a manufacturing process
2. boxing a knockout blow

Example Sentences

In Florida, Governor DeSantis, the distant second-place finisher in that 2021 presidential straw poll, won a surprising double-digit re-election victory, fuelling speculation that he might be the real frontrunner for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.

From BBC

A famous success was wrapped up after the hour mark as Tuilagi turned from provider to finisher with a timely intercept before running clear.

From BBC

“He’s a much-improved shooter, much-improved ballhandler and improved finisher,” Rebibo said.

From Los Angeles Times

Like Lewis he is a creator with 14 assists for his array of team-mates, and equally a finisher with 16 tries - 22 in all competitions.

From BBC

There’s also the task of Celtic having to go up a couple of levels from what they’re used to and then staying at that level for an entire evening when Karim Adeyemi, the flying machine winger, and Serhou Guirassy, the excellent finisher, are beginning to motor.

From BBC

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