as in finishing
to bring to a triumphant conclusion
capped off the baseball season with 10-0 shutout
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In theory, teams down to Galatasaray and Qarabag, in 17th and 18th on 10 points, have a chance of finishing in the top eight.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026 -
Suber played the Farmers for the first time last year, finishing tied for 56th.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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Since 2022, Hong Kong’s policy address has prioritized becoming a global trading center, culminating in a working group, where Zhu serves, that proposed the central clearing system.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Dimoldenberg, 31, will participate in multiple key events throughout the awards season, culminating in interviews with nominees and talent on the Oscars red carpet on Sunday, March 15, 2026.—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Jan. 2026
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And, one after another, her children followed the same path of completing one or two years of college before dropping out and launching families of their own.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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Not only is the actual lighting itself important for completing tasks and creating ambiance, but the fixtures also double as decor.—
Brittney Morgan,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Capping (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capping%20%28off%29. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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