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Recent Examples of finalization
The revisions would mark a notable shift, coming six years after the Shafter-to-Bakersfield alignment was approved and four years after finalization of the Bakersfield-to-Palmdale segment.
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Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
The couple has been getting red-carpet official with recent outings, five months after the finalization of Jackman's divorce from longtime wife Deborra-Lee Furness in May.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
The actress and singer appeared to be caught off guard during Monday's episode of Today after interviewer Melvin bluntly noted that the filming the movie coincided with the finalization of her divorce from Ben Affleck, who executive-produced the musical, earlier this year.
—Jessica Wang, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, Sylvia’s relationship with Carabinieri captain Giovanni Riva deepens, but the finalization of Riva’s divorce and his desire to set down roots in Umbria threatens Sylvia’s sense of independence.
—Peter White, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
While the budget awaits finalization from Congress, NASA officials and agency leadership have already begun implementing cuts, issuing reductions in force notifications (RIFs) and encouraging people to take advantage of the government's Deferred Resignation Program (DRP).
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 30 Aug. 2025
With the September 3 finalization date looming, this case may well mark the beginning of the end of the Wild West era of AI data scraping.
—Sol Rashidi, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Following the finalization of their divorce earlier this week, Hall took to Instagram with a scathing message aimed at the HGTV star.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Following the finalization of the transaction, Spinnova wrote down the book value of Woodspin, as required by IFRS, per Kankkunen.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 28 Aug. 2025
Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
The couple has been getting red-carpet official with recent outings, five months after the finalization of Jackman's divorce from longtime wife Deborra-Lee Furness in May.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
The actress and singer appeared to be caught off guard during Monday's episode of Today after interviewer Melvin bluntly noted that the filming the movie coincided with the finalization of her divorce from Ben Affleck, who executive-produced the musical, earlier this year.
—Jessica Wang, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, Sylvia’s relationship with Carabinieri captain Giovanni Riva deepens, but the finalization of Riva’s divorce and his desire to set down roots in Umbria threatens Sylvia’s sense of independence.
—Peter White, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
While the budget awaits finalization from Congress, NASA officials and agency leadership have already begun implementing cuts, issuing reductions in force notifications (RIFs) and encouraging people to take advantage of the government's Deferred Resignation Program (DRP).
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 30 Aug. 2025
With the September 3 finalization date looming, this case may well mark the beginning of the end of the Wild West era of AI data scraping.
—Sol Rashidi, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Following the finalization of their divorce earlier this week, Hall took to Instagram with a scathing message aimed at the HGTV star.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Following the finalization of the transaction, Spinnova wrote down the book value of Woodspin, as required by IFRS, per Kankkunen.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finalization
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If lawmakers in both chambers agree to a date, the Senate could vote on it and then send it back to the House for ratification.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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Yet, after its ratification in 1870, Southern states set about trying to circumvent the amendment's intent by devising new ways to shape, control, and limit voting.—
Time,
Time,
29 Oct. 2025
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Warner possesses valuable European sports rights that would require government approvals to sell.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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Several Japanese companies, including Toyota, are investing roughly $7 billion (1 trillion yen) in local battery production, supported by government certifications such as METI approval for domestic manufacturing of solid-state batteries.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Nov. 2025
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Meanwhile, the formalization and reinforcement of his legal team may signal a more aggressive or structured defense approach going forward.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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In 2016, as the Commonwealth moved to censure the Maldives, New Delhi provided diplomatic cover by making the case for engagement over sanctions and supporting the Maldives’ preemptive withdrawal from the organization.—
MUHIB RAHMAN,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Nov. 2025
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Western countries could exploit weak points in supply chains for many of Russia's advanced fighter jets, including by tightening up sanctions as Ukraine strikes Russia's industrial facilities, according to a new report.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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Ensuring officials have the mental and technological support for making big decisions in big matches with big consequences?—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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All face charges of providing material support to a foreign terrorist organization, and additional juvenile cases may be under seal.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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However, the deal remains far from final, with key questions about Republican endorsement and sufficient Democratic support still unresolved.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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Experts say this surge won't just be seen among Democrats, as millennial and Gen Z Republicans are also seeing an emergence and seeking an endorsement from the president.—
Ivan Pereira,
ABC News,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Finalization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finalization. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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