finalize
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complete, consummate, finish, perfect, polish
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One source said there’s strong internal belief another move will be finalized. — K.c. Johnson, chicagotribune.com, "Bulls rescind qualifying offer to David Nwaba, making him an unrestricted free agent," 12 July 2018 The retailer has nearly finalized a deal to take over a 30,000 square foot space in New York City's Herald Square. — Chloe Foussianes, Town & Country, "Hamelys, the Cult Favorite British Toy Store, Is Finally Coming to the US," 12 Dec. 2018 In 2003, the agency finalized an agreement with Imperial Irrigation District for water transfers on the Colorado River. — Joshua Emerson Smith, sandiegouniontribune.com, "San Diego's efforts to divest from rival L.A. water agency have driven up rates for residents. Is it worth it?," 1 July 2018 Cohen and Kim haven’t yet finalized the specifics on the next edition of Special Delivery, but there will be more to come, so keep your eyes (and ears) peeled. — Rachel Hahn, Vogue, "A New Invite-Only Chinatown Dinner Party For Musicians Aims to Bring Back New York When It Used to Be Cool," 18 June 2018 The Children and Grandchildren of George R. Brown, who passed away on May 31, 2018 have finalized arrangements for a memorial service. — Hartford Courant, courant.com, "George R. Brown," 17 June 2018 At least $250 million, according to a report published by tech news website The Information, which says the two companies have agreed to the terms of the deal but not finalized it. — Ryan Smith, Chicago Reader, "Bicycling / News / Technology Lyft to buy company that operates Divvy for $250 million, report says," 6 June 2018 Head coaches and athletic directors finalized the plan — which ESPN analyst Mark Adams brought forth in January — during the league’s spring meetings in Destin, Florida. — Carter Karels, San Antonio Express-News, "UTSA, C-USA basketball aiming to improve NCAA tourney chances," 30 May 2018 Earlier this month, Frances Bean Cobain, daughter of Courtney Love and Kurt Cobain, finalized a divorce settlement with ex Isaiah Silva. — Hilary Weaver, Vanities, "Frances Bean Cobain’s Divorce and the Increasingly Strange Saga of Kurt Cobain’s Unplugged Guitar," 30 May 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'finalize.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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