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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
On top of that, finalizing plans, getting permits, and sourcing materials can take months—particularly given current shortages.
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Julia Mitchem, Architectural Digest, 4 Oct. 2024
The pair split in 2020, finalizing their divorce in 2021.
—Erin Clements, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
Julia Mitchem, Architectural Digest, 4 Oct. 2024
The pair split in 2020, finalizing their divorce in 2021.
—Erin Clements, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
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After three straight seasons finishing 7-10 and missing the playoffs, the Falcons fired head coach Arthur Smith in January and replaced him with former Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris.Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 4 Oct. 2024
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Unfortunately for him, both of those campaigns ended with his teams finishing in 19th place and facing relegation into the Championship.Asif Burhan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Point Reyes seashore study favors elk fence removal The environmental groups sought to stop the National Park Service from approving the 20-year leases and instead require it to expand elk herds in the area.Richard Halstead, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Others have accused Harris of going soft on criminals by approving lenient plea deals.Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2024
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Weeks sequenced the tree’s DNA, confirming the preliminary identification.Katie Hunt, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024
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Fawcett's close friend Alana Stewart tells PEOPLE in a recent interview that the couple's strong bond lasts even in death, confirming reports that the two are buried next to one another at Westwood Village Memorial Park in Los Angeles.Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 1 Oct. 2024
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“Finalizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finalizing. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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