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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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But, after his post-fight social media messages prompted some direct criticism from the new champion, Prochazka now only has eyes for a fight with Ankalaev.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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And the conference champion, of course, will get an automatic bid to the big bracket, with no sweating on Sunday.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Mar. 2025
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The previous 23 World Series champs failed to repeat, but few added to their arsenal like the Dodgers did with pitchers Blake Snell, Roki Sasaki and Tanner Scott.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2025
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Michael Conforto and Teoscar Hernández also homered in the game as the defending World Series champs are off to a great start in 2025.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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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Brooke Strauss of Glastonbury (CT) was the top placer from New England, finishing 22nd overall at 18:32.7.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
14 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The right mix of upsets and safe picks is what separates the winners from the rest.—
Kilty Cleary,
Newsweek,
17 Mar. 2025
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The winner will play No. 6 Ole Miss on Friday in the first round.—
Kate Murphy,
Axios,
17 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 25 Mar. 2025.
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