final draft
noun
: a final version of something (such as a document) usually after a lot of editing and rewriting
The final draft is due tomorrow.
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The day after author Myriam Gurba filed the final draft of her latest book, the land caught fire.
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Diya Chacko, Oc Register, 21 Oct. 2025
Ketcher said in an interview that his law firm may file additional versions of the proposal before settling on a final draft.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2025
Bedrosian said the final draft of phase one of the plan was signed in Egypt this morning.
—Yamiche Alcindor, NBC news, 10 Oct. 2025
The Treasury has not set a date for when the final draft will be decided, but the government shutdown may delay a final decision.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2025
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Diya Chacko, Oc Register, 21 Oct. 2025
Ketcher said in an interview that his law firm may file additional versions of the proposal before settling on a final draft.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2025
Bedrosian said the final draft of phase one of the plan was signed in Egypt this morning.
—Yamiche Alcindor, NBC news, 10 Oct. 2025
The Treasury has not set a date for when the final draft will be decided, but the government shutdown may delay a final decision.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2025
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“Final draft.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/final%20draft. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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