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as in finishing
to bring (something) to a state where nothing remains to be done
we're still finalizing our travel plans but hope to have them done by the end of the week
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as in approving
to give official acceptance of as satisfactory
the bank won't finalize the loan before Tuesday because of the holiday
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Recent Examples of finalizing
Political conventions during presidential election years are technically how parties conduct business such as finalizing their platform and nominating the presidential and vice presidential candidates.
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Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 July 2026
The series will include two additional books; Yarros is currently drafting the fourth volume and finalizing the plot for the fifth and concluding installment.
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Janey Wetzel,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
The full City Council is expected to consider finalizing the ordinance on Thursday.
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Dylan Lysen
june 30,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2026
The couple initially agreed to joint custody when finalizing their divorce in May 2025, and per documents reviewed by the outlet, agreed that Jackson would pay $2,787 in monthly child support.
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Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 June 2026
There’s still room for a test drive and finalizing the purchase at the dealership.
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Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
In another sign of real estate ebullience, the scion of Emirati property tycoon Hussain Sajwani is finalizing the purchase of one of London’s most expensive homes, the Financial Times reported.
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Kelsey Warner,
semafor.com,
25 June 2026
After two years of legal battles, the Education Department is finalizing its efforts to start forcing borrowers in the SAVE plan to move their student loans into other repayment programs.
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Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Neptune’s growing aerial firefighting fleet Neptune recently completed its Critical Design Review, finalizing major decisions and moving into manufacturing drawings.
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Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
25 June 2026
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 July 2026
The series will include two additional books; Yarros is currently drafting the fourth volume and finalizing the plot for the fifth and concluding installment.
—
Janey Wetzel,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
The full City Council is expected to consider finalizing the ordinance on Thursday.
—
Dylan Lysen
june 30,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2026
The couple initially agreed to joint custody when finalizing their divorce in May 2025, and per documents reviewed by the outlet, agreed that Jackson would pay $2,787 in monthly child support.
—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 June 2026
There’s still room for a test drive and finalizing the purchase at the dealership.
—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
In another sign of real estate ebullience, the scion of Emirati property tycoon Hussain Sajwani is finalizing the purchase of one of London’s most expensive homes, the Financial Times reported.
—
Kelsey Warner,
semafor.com,
25 June 2026
After two years of legal battles, the Education Department is finalizing its efforts to start forcing borrowers in the SAVE plan to move their student loans into other repayment programs.
—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Neptune’s growing aerial firefighting fleet Neptune recently completed its Critical Design Review, finalizing major decisions and moving into manufacturing drawings.
—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finalizing
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Arenas also uncharacteristically struggled finishing at the rim and with his shot selection, two skills that previously were seen as strengths.
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McLaren had a slightly less mediocre time, finishing fourth (Oscar Piastri) and seventh (Lando Norris), with Isack Hadjar’s Red Bull in sixth.
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Senators later adopted Amendment 1 before approving the bill.
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Finland’s parliament on Wednesday voted to lift a decades-old ban on nuclear weapons, approving a major defense policy shift aimed at aligning the country more closely with North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) deterrence strategy.
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Because of this, the Mandala Healing Center places significant emphasis on aftercare planning and alumni community engagement designed to help clients maintain stability after completing formal treatment programs.
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In Arizona, applicants completing the federal form that do not provide citizenship proof may be registered as voting in only federal elections, but are not eligible to vote for president or by mail.
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During that ratifying convention, Wilson also argued that the franchise should extend broadly, beyond just property owners.
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Both resolutions, ratifying the clerk-treasurer’s office policies and procedures and the public comment policy, will be brought back up at the council’s July meeting.
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The United Center shared a statement from the tour's management Thursday evening confirming the show has been postponed, along with the concert's third stop in Ohio, due to Richie's health.
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Key Facts An internal memo from December, reviewed by the Washington Post, stated Department of Interior employees, including National Park staff, were prohibited from confirming deaths or details about severe injuries—an apparent break in policy.
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