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Recent Examples of finalist
Twelve players – including PTPA co-founder Vasek Pospisil and 2022 Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios – are named as plaintiffs in the complaint filed in the US, which demands a jury trial.
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George Ramsay, CNN, 20 Mar. 2025
The place to see emerging vocalists is at 2 p.m. on March 23 in the Kimbell Art Museum’s Piano Pavilion, when 10 finalists will compete for $15,000 in prizes in the McCammon Voice Competition.
—James Russell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2025
After all, at the Australian Open last year, Andreeva, as a sixteen-year-old, dismantled Ons Jabeur, a former Grand Slam finalist, by a score of 6–0, 6–2.
—Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 9 Mar. 2025
Every finalist walks away with something; fourth place is worth $5,000 and the remaining four finishers receive $2,500 each.
—Michelle Bruton, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
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George Ramsay, CNN, 20 Mar. 2025
The place to see emerging vocalists is at 2 p.m. on March 23 in the Kimbell Art Museum’s Piano Pavilion, when 10 finalists will compete for $15,000 in prizes in the McCammon Voice Competition.
—James Russell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2025
After all, at the Australian Open last year, Andreeva, as a sixteen-year-old, dismantled Ons Jabeur, a former Grand Slam finalist, by a score of 6–0, 6–2.
—Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 9 Mar. 2025
Every finalist walks away with something; fourth place is worth $5,000 and the remaining four finishers receive $2,500 each.
—Michelle Bruton, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for finalist
Noun
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Sean Brady silenced all but the biggest naysayers on Saturday, defeating former UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards in the main event of UFC London.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Pochettino referenced his background as a native of Argentina, where scrutiny on that country’s national team, the current world champion, can turn personal and baneful.—
Paul Tenorio,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Erceg handled himself well against Pantoja but lost to the champ by decision in their May 2024 matchup.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Texas opens the 2025 season with lofty expectations after failing to make the playoffs as the reigning World Series champs in the 2024 season, due to injuries and less-than-stellar performances from star players.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Hancock was an All-Region football player and two-time Top 3 state placer in wrestling, according to the outlet.—
Sam Gillette,
People.com,
12 Mar. 2025
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Rancho Bernardo—With returning state placer and Division 1 titlist Mary Snider (140) plus Division champ Maisen Vesco (145) leading the way, the Broncos qualified six wrestlers into the Masters meet.—
Steve Brand,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2025
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Other winners included Banter (XR Elevation Award), Biel/Bienne: Old Town (Splat of the Year), SuperSplat (Innovator of the Year), and Thomas Richter-Trummer (Developer of the Year).—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Lopez, who recently starred in Netflix films The Mother and Atlas, will appear opposite two-time Ted Lasso Emmy winner Brett Goldstein in the upcoming rom com.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Over the centuries, the temples suffered severe damage from conquerors, wars, and earthquakes.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Theirs is the other grand story from would-be California conquerors.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Finalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finalist. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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