finishing
Britishnoun
Vocabulary lists containing finishing
Engineering - Middle School
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Engineering - High School
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“We were actually out there for Rowan’s first checkup after finishing his last round of systemic chemo,” Olson said, “so the whole trip already carried this sense of celebration and relief.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026
After finishing the London Marathon last year, Sergio decided to do six of the world's major marathons in 12 months for the foundation he set up in his daughter's name, Alice's WonderDance.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
This year, expectations are far more than just finishing as a playoff team, and that messaging brought in one of the most cohesive rosters in the WNBA.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026
Consider that Scott Vincent received $1m for finishing fourth last Sunday.
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026
The signing line was down to the last few people, while the checkout area held only a few customers finishing their purchases, and bookstore people talking about getting the shelves back in order.
From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows
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