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finals

British

/ ˈfaɪnəlz /

plural noun

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

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Thunder sticks are so loud that they were banned at the World Baseball Classic finals, even as drums, trumpets and cowbells were permitted.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

But first, he had to complete his finals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Ivory Coast, at 35th, are five places above Scotland in the world rankings and are returning to the World Cup finals for the first time in 12 years.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

Wilson competed at the 2024 Olympic Games as a 16-year-old running a leg in the qualifying for the 4x400 relay and earning a gold medal when the team won in the finals.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026

In the finals, Alan will be my opponent.

From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes

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