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Recent Examples of finalist
The other finalists for this year's national award besides Jones are:
Sharon Desmoulin-Kherat, of Peoria, Ill., Public School District 150.
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Nwa Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 18 Dec. 2024
Travis Kelce trolled by Jeopardy clue: 'Maybe more famous as a BF'
Season 1 of Celebrity Jeopardy saw Ike Barinholtz triumph over finalists Wil Wheaton and Patton Oswalt.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 18 Dec. 2024
Part one of the season 47 finale last week featured two immunity challenges and two tribal councils, with plenty of shocks and surprises along the way and two finalists ultimately being sent home.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 18 Dec. 2024
The finalists for the 2024 NBCC Awards will be announced on Jan. 23, 2025.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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Nwa Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 18 Dec. 2024
Travis Kelce trolled by Jeopardy clue: 'Maybe more famous as a BF'
Season 1 of Celebrity Jeopardy saw Ike Barinholtz triumph over finalists Wil Wheaton and Patton Oswalt.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 18 Dec. 2024
Part one of the season 47 finale last week featured two immunity challenges and two tribal councils, with plenty of shocks and surprises along the way and two finalists ultimately being sent home.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 18 Dec. 2024
The finalists for the 2024 NBCC Awards will be announced on Jan. 23, 2025.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for finalist
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Ample use of his No. 5 auction paddle paid off: Blanco was named the champion with a winning $25,000 bid for the vacation stay.Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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But the best story of all was Maryanne, and watching this delightful goofball evolve into a cutthroat champion was truly thrilling, lifting Survivor 42 into the mid-twenties.Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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As for Covington, the ex-interim UFC champ is on the first losing skid of his career after dropping a title tilt to Leon Edwards in December 2023.Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Those numbers are generally far below the two-time league scoring champ's career averages of 27.8 points on .503/.338/.827 shooting splits, 11.1 rebounds, and 1.7 blocks.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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Leadville materialized in 1860 with the discovery of placer gold (gold extracted from eroded rock), and the mining boom was on.James Dziezynski, Outside Online, 10 Nov. 2024
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Each polling placer will keep staff on hand to monitor the area and enforce the no-photo policy.Zach Bradshaw, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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In between the performances, the special included behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with the Grammy winner.Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Natasha Rothwell will reprise her role as spa manager Belinda Lindsey, following in the footsteps of Emmy winner Jennifer Coolidge, who appeared in back-to-back seasons as heiress Tanya.Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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In the Eastern Conference, Inter Miami’s conquerors Atlanta United were knocked out by Orlando City, who take on the victors of the New York derby, New York Red Bulls, on Sunday for a place in the MLS Cup final.Tim Spiers, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
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At this same time, Nima goes on a little parade around New Eden like a conqueror surveying their new land.Rafael Motamayor, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2024
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“Finalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finalist. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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