completion
noun
Examples of completion in a Sentence
Matt Cohen | McOhen@al.com, al, 10 Sep. 2023
The Colts head coach can call a lot of short, high-percentage throws for Richardson, picking up easy completions, but Steichen’s No. 1 goal as an offensive coordinator is creating explosive plays.
—The Indianapolis Star, 9 Sep. 2023
Quarterback Pat McLaughlin had touchdown completions on consecutive passes.
—Alex Harrison, The Enquirer, 8 Sep. 2023
Lourd is expected to be named CEO upon completion of the transaction, and Jim Burtson, who led the CAA deal team, will remain president of CAA.
—Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 7 Sep. 2023
Wilson produced the worst season - career-worst marks in completion percentage, passer rating, QBR and sacks - of his career as the Broncos imploded and finished with a 5-12 record.
—oregonlive, 7 Sep. 2023
Theories subsequently were bandied about, often revolving around one of the banks underwriting the Twitter deal, Morgan Stanley for example, giving Musk a bridge loan in order to secure fees and bonuses linked to the successful completion of the purchase.
—Bychristiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2023
The Wildcats set the tone with a seven-play, 65-yard drive, with de Laura completing all four of his passes, including a 37-yard completion to running back Jonah Coleman down to the 4-yard line.
—Justin Spears, The Arizona Republic, 2 Sep. 2023
The historic rail and mining town of Helper celebrated the completion of its river revitalization project this year.
—Leia Larsen, The Salt Lake Tribune, 28 Aug. 2023
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Word History
borrowed from Late Latin complētiōn-, complētiō, from Latin complēre "to fill, make up, carry to completion" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of verbal action — more at complete entry 1
1657, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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“Completion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/completion. Accessed 23 Sep. 2023.
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