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 map aims to flip seats currently held by Democrats near the Austin, Dallas and Houston metro areas, but the maps are likely to change before a final draft is approved.
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Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
Councilman John Moran said the regulations could always be amended and said the final draft of the ordinance was a good middle ground of all concerns that had been expressed around the issue of e-bikes and e-scooters.
—Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 29 July 2025
While the final draft of the treaty is still in the works, Simon said the 193 countries are aligned on a few measures.
—Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025
What was meant to be the final draft of the MOU had already been approved by the St. Hope board and signed by Interim Superintendent Elisha Parsons before being placed on the meeting’s consent agenda, which usually includes a number of non-controversial agenda items that don’t require discussion.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 6 June 2025
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Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
Councilman John Moran said the regulations could always be amended and said the final draft of the ordinance was a good middle ground of all concerns that had been expressed around the issue of e-bikes and e-scooters.
—Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 29 July 2025
While the final draft of the treaty is still in the works, Simon said the 193 countries are aligned on a few measures.
—Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025
What was meant to be the final draft of the MOU had already been approved by the St. Hope board and signed by Interim Superintendent Elisha Parsons before being placed on the meeting’s consent agenda, which usually includes a number of non-controversial agenda items that don’t require discussion.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 6 June 2025
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“Final draft.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/final%20draft. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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