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Recent Examples of finalization
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.
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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
There are also four topics awaiting finalization of draft recommendations, including the self-collection of human papillomavirus (HPV) testing for cervical cancer for the first time.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 3 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
Kevin was given full custody of their four children, according to the divorce agreement obtained at the time of its finalization in 2025 by PEOPLE.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 28 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
Chinese media described the test as a finalization trial, a step that typically precedes a weapon system’s transition into mass production or active service.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 29 Dec. 2025
But legal challenges from fossil fuel interests and their allies delayed the finalization of rules to rein in greenhouse gas pollution.
—Lauren Sommer, NPR, 10 Nov. 2025
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
There are also four topics awaiting finalization of draft recommendations, including the self-collection of human papillomavirus (HPV) testing for cervical cancer for the first time.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 3 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
Kevin was given full custody of their four children, according to the divorce agreement obtained at the time of its finalization in 2025 by PEOPLE.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 28 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
Chinese media described the test as a finalization trial, a step that typically precedes a weapon system’s transition into mass production or active service.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 29 Dec. 2025
But legal challenges from fossil fuel interests and their allies delayed the finalization of rules to rein in greenhouse gas pollution.
—Lauren Sommer, NPR, 10 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finalization
Noun
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After Tennessee’s ratification two months later, the 19th Amendment was added to the Constitution.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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Details are being kept under wraps until a June 2 member meeting ahead of a ratification vote.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2026
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Oversight is shifting from initial access control toward something more continuous, closer to ongoing accountability than a one-time approval.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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With the legislation still requiring parliamentary approval, MPs will be under pressure to oppose unpopular proposals as general elections loom next year.—
Martin K.N Siele,
semafor.com,
25 May 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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This goal of formalization was christened the Hilbert Program.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
18 May 2026
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The economic reality is that, despite Putin’s tough guy bluster and despite higher oil and gas prices as well as the unwise relaxation of energy sanctions on Russia, Putin’s house of cards is still more vulnerable than many realize.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
23 May 2026
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The cost of the war, international sanctions and a highly successful Ukrainian campaign against Russia’s vital oil industry are beginning to bite, Rosin said.—
Sebastian Shukla,
CNN Money,
23 May 2026
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No other candidates reached double-digit support, including Democratic San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan with 7%, Democratic former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa with 5% and Democratic Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond with 1%, the poll found.—
John Woolfolk,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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As well as turning to the club’s head of medicine and performance Jonathan Power and psychologist Lee Richardson, Liverpool brought in grief counsellors to ensure there was sufficient support.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Among major endorsements so far in the race, Barrera is backed by the California Teachers Association and current state Superintendent Thurmond.—
Molly Gibbs,
Mercury News,
25 May 2026
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Worth Girvan has endorsements from a long list of state Democratic lawmakers, the county Democratic Party, the Sierra Club and labor unions.—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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“Finalization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finalization. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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