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Recent Examples of finalization
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.
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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
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.
—Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
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
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.
—Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finalization
Noun
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The agreement will be presented to the membership for a ratification vote on Sunday.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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It will be sent to its members for ratification next week.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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So, Moya is painting on, with full approval from the community, the mayor, and Corona's family.—
Rina Nakano,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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As Sutskever details in the memos, Altman apparently told Murati that the model didn’t need safety approval, citing the company’s general counsel, Jason Kwon.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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The mathematics community’s response to Gauss’s formalization has been muted, however, partly because the project did not unfold as many experts had hoped.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
26 Mar. 2026
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Sometimes, formalization can upset that balance.—
Leila Sloman,
Quanta Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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South Korea has taken advantage of a suspension of US sanctions on certain Russian oil and petroleum products to buy its first load of naphtha from Moscow since the start of the Ukraine war.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
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In his interview with the AP, Zelenskyy said Russia draws economic benefits from the Mideast war, citing the limited easing of American sanctions on Russian oil.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The measure will establish a permanent Interfaith Advisory Commission to provide advice, support dialogue and promote education related to different religious backgrounds and institutions.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Slip in, lace up or slide them on and enjoy the comfy support of Allbirds.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The 31-year-old Spaniard has earned just under $500 million in his career now, before endorsements.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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The endorsement could have a major impact on a race that remains up for grabs, with recent opinion polls showing Hilton and his top Republican rival, Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, as top contenders in the 2026 contest.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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