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Recent Examples of finalization
Charles was married to Princess Diana for 15 years, from their wedding on July 29, 1981, to the finalization of their divorce in 1996, while Camilla had two children with her first husband, Andrew Parker Bowles.
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Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
The finalization of the deal, which comes in the form of an option to purchase, is an anticipated step in the process and was signed May 21, according to the memorandum between the two parties.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
Still, the finalization of text between the two nations was a sign that diplomacy was proceeding, despite active hostilities between the US and Iran over the past 48 hours.
—Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
The ordinance, which still needs a second reading before finalization, includes where the bikes can be operated, minor safety requirements, equipment requirements and enforcement.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
An Agreement has been largely negotiated, subject to finalization between the United States of America, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the various other Countries, as listed.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 23 May 2026
Among her responsibilities were the finalization of an economic development plan for the next four years and to implement the Local Development Program for the 145 Territories, an initiative to reduce regional inequalities in the country.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 20 Mar. 2026
By late 2025, multiple outlets reported that final regulations were being circulated internally, a strong signal that the reform is nearing finalization.
—James Broughel, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
But the tight end was cut on finalization day before landing on the team’s practice squad to begin the year.
—Sam Warren, Houston Chronicle, 2 Jan. 2026
Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
The finalization of the deal, which comes in the form of an option to purchase, is an anticipated step in the process and was signed May 21, according to the memorandum between the two parties.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
Still, the finalization of text between the two nations was a sign that diplomacy was proceeding, despite active hostilities between the US and Iran over the past 48 hours.
—Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
The ordinance, which still needs a second reading before finalization, includes where the bikes can be operated, minor safety requirements, equipment requirements and enforcement.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
An Agreement has been largely negotiated, subject to finalization between the United States of America, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the various other Countries, as listed.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 23 May 2026
Among her responsibilities were the finalization of an economic development plan for the next four years and to implement the Local Development Program for the 145 Territories, an initiative to reduce regional inequalities in the country.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 20 Mar. 2026
By late 2025, multiple outlets reported that final regulations were being circulated internally, a strong signal that the reform is nearing finalization.
—James Broughel, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
But the tight end was cut on finalization day before landing on the team’s practice squad to begin the year.
—Sam Warren, Houston Chronicle, 2 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finalization
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This year’s kindergartners will have their education bookended by the anniversaries of the Declaration of Independence and ratification of the Constitution.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Netflix Animation Studios feature production workers have officially voted to ratify their first Union contract with The Animation Guild (IATSE Local 839), with an overwhelming 89% in favor of ratification.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
28 May 2026
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The optional add-on service will not guarantee visa approvals, and the State Department will name which missions offer it before launch, with any extension hinging on traveler demand.—
Matthew Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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Yes votes for Measure ER, which only needs 50% of the vote plus one for approval, have slowly gained day after day as more ballots — and in particular, ballots from Election Day or later — were counted.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
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In a typical math paper, lemmas — simpler results that help build toward the proof of a larger theorem — might be about 20 lines long, but for the PFR formalization, Tao broke the proof down into five-line lemmas.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
8 June 2026
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Workers had demanded a formalization of bonuses in their contracts, the scrapping of bonus caps, and a payout of 15% of Samsung's operating profits as bonuses.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
23 May 2026
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Putin used the forum to tout Russia’s economic resilience despite years of Western sanctions and the ongoing war.—
Rena Rowe,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2026
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During a rare interview, billionaire Russian oligarch Vladimir Yevtushenkov acknowledged the painful impact of sanctions placed on Russia as a result of the invasion of Ukraine.—
Natasha Lebedeva,
NBC news,
6 June 2026
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Her agency offers various programs like caregiver support and meal services, along with opportunities to exercise the mind.—
Lauren Pastrana,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Israel invaded Lebanon in March in pursuit of Hezbollah, which fired across the border in support of Tehran.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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The legal troubles that shadowed Paxton in public office in Texas are a central attack line of Talarico’s campaign, though in his endorsement, Cogdell didn’t cite concerns about his client’s past.—
Jesse Bedayn,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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Evette has seen a noticeable boost in polling since the May 29 endorsement, which appears to have distinguished her from the rest of the herd.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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“Finalization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finalization. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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