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as in to finish
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 to approve
to give official acceptance of as satisfactory
the bank won't finalize the loan before Tuesday because of the holiday
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Their top leadership wisely concluded that this change was significant and would require the active involvement of key market leaders to finalize and validate the plan.
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Patti Johnson, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
Tanzanian authorities in August finalized the allocation of a nearly 200-acre parcel of land in Zanzibar to Elba, who plans to build a film studio there with the working title West African Studios.
—Malia Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2024
The sale was finalized Oct. 7, according to city transaction reports.
—Brian Gioiele, Connecticut Post, 22 Oct. 2024
Britney Spears and Kevin Federline's 2 Kids: All About Sean and Jayden
Spears' latest posts come after her and ex-husband Sam Asghari's divorce was finalized on May 2, per court documents obtained by PEOPLE.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 21 Oct. 2024
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Patti Johnson, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
Tanzanian authorities in August finalized the allocation of a nearly 200-acre parcel of land in Zanzibar to Elba, who plans to build a film studio there with the working title West African Studios.
—Malia Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2024
The sale was finalized Oct. 7, according to city transaction reports.
—Brian Gioiele, Connecticut Post, 22 Oct. 2024
Britney Spears and Kevin Federline's 2 Kids: All About Sean and Jayden
Spears' latest posts come after her and ex-husband Sam Asghari's divorce was finalized on May 2, per court documents obtained by PEOPLE.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 21 Oct. 2024
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The 49ers finished 6-10 in a nightmarish COVID year. 2019: Week 4, 10-3.Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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The Indians finished 0-10 overall, including 0-5 in the Lambda League, this past season.Dan Albano, Orange County Register, 6 Nov. 2024
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What the change will be depends on which of the two competing measures are approved by voters.Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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If voters approve the change, then the line of succession would start with the Speaker of the House of Representatives, go next to the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, then the state treasurer, the state auditor, and lastly the secretary of state.Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
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Creators will have to complete a questionnaire for each project in advance so that Roblox can ensure proper categorization.Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Election workers have never completed ballot counting on Election Day at any point in the country's history.Rachel Barber, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
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Legislation will be introduced in the Australian Parliament this year, with the laws coming into effect 12 months after being ratified by lawmakers, Albanese said.Reuters, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Whether the contract is ratified carries incredibly high stakes for Boeing.Melvin Backman, Quartz, 4 Nov. 2024
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The world is currently experiencing a fourth global coral bleaching event, with mass bleaching confirmed in at least 62 countries and territories worldwide from 2023 to early 2024, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.Peter Guo, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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This confirmed that the original milk-raiding birds were passing on their methods to various flocks.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Finalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finalize. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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