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as in last
following all others of the same kind in order or time
this will be my final order
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as in certain
having been established and usually not subject to change
the wedding date is final
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as in semifinal
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Recent Examples of final
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
As a result, Croatian legend Luka Modrić is finishing his fifth World Cup, which will likely be the 40-year-old midfielder’s final one.
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Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
Ali Rampling,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
La Roja won the 2023 Nations League and the 2024 European Championship in that stretch, but also lost the 2025 Nations League final on penalties to Portugal.
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ABC News,
2 July 2026
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Adjective
Serena Williams wins her fourth Wimbledon title and 13th Grand Slam championship by sweeping Vera Zvonareva in straight sets in the women’s final.
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Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
As a result, Croatian legend Luka Modrić is finishing his fifth World Cup, which will likely be the 40-year-old midfielder’s final one.
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Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
Noun
Pubs can stay open until 2am for quarter-finals starting at 10pm, and until 1am for quarter-finals, semi-finals, or the final starting at or before 9pm.
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Ali Rampling,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
La Roja won the 2023 Nations League and the 2024 European Championship in that stretch, but also lost the 2025 Nations League final on penalties to Portugal.
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ABC News,
2 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for final
Adjective
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The 7-2 Kessler missed most of last season because of a shoulder injury.
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Deivis Ramos hasn’t cried since his daughters were killed in last Wednesday’s earthquakes.
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The technology has drawn public controversy since Detroit first signed a contract covering certain police precincts in 2020, and again in late 2022.
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By then Tanacharison is telling Washington that he is mystically protected, in the mode of certain Indigenous warriors who were placed on earth to be leaders.
Noun
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At the 2022 World Cup Morocco became the first African country to reach a World Cup semifinal.
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Still, his total offensive output (305 yards per game) was the same as his Heisman campaign, and the ‘Noles were undefeated before losing to Oregon and the quarterback noted above in a CFP semifinal.
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While some attribute layoffs to post-pandemic corrections, not solely AI, the true test is whether these leaner structures can effectively foster internal leadership development.
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The three-judge panel found that Connecticut's ban is consistent with the country's historical tradition of firearms regulation, applying a new test for reviewing the constitutionality of gun laws that the Supreme Court set out in 2022.
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During the post-closing ceremony panel, the jury president showed a sense of humor when discussing the challenges of serving as the leading member of the voting committee for a prestigious film festival, like being away from the phones all morning.
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This is covered in a standard inspection, often called a pre-drywall or pre-closing inspection.
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Both Dayana Patino and her baby son Juan David Trujillo were in a stable condition on Sunday in hospital in the Venezuelan capital Caracas, AP reported.
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Four were listed in critical condition, and six others, including the driver, were listed in stable condition.
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The 26-year-old shooting guard spent two years with the Oklahoma City Thunder organization, earning an NBA championship ring in 2025 before playing for the Austin Spurs last season.
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The lawsuit was officially launched in July after Hernandez won two state finals in triple jump and high jump, and won second place in long jump, at last year's championships.
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Following a December shooting incident that killed two and wounded eight, Brown University Professor Roberto Serrano allowed his students to take a midterm exam at home.
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Adult general education programs prepare those taking the GED exam for the equivalency of a high school diploma.
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“Final.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/final. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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