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Recent Examples of finalization
By late 2025, multiple outlets reported that final regulations were being circulated internally, a strong signal that the reform is nearing finalization.
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James Broughel, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Kevin was given full custody of their four children, according to the divorce agreement obtained at the time of its finalization in 2025 by PEOPLE.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
But the tight end was cut on finalization day before landing on the team’s practice squad to begin the year.
—Sam Warren, Houston Chronicle, 2 Jan. 2026
Chinese media described the test as a finalization trial, a step that typically precedes a weapon system’s transition into mass production or active service.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 29 Dec. 2025
But legal challenges from fossil fuel interests and their allies delayed the finalization of rules to rein in greenhouse gas pollution.
—Lauren Sommer, NPR, 10 Nov. 2025
The revisions would mark a notable shift, coming six years after the Shafter-to-Bakersfield alignment was approved and four years after finalization of the Bakersfield-to-Palmdale segment.
—Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
The couple has been getting red-carpet official with recent outings, five months after the finalization of Jackman's divorce from longtime wife Deborra-Lee Furness in May.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
The actress and singer appeared to be caught off guard during Monday's episode of Today after interviewer Melvin bluntly noted that the filming the movie coincided with the finalization of her divorce from Ben Affleck, who executive-produced the musical, earlier this year.
—Jessica Wang, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Oct. 2025
James Broughel, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Kevin was given full custody of their four children, according to the divorce agreement obtained at the time of its finalization in 2025 by PEOPLE.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
But the tight end was cut on finalization day before landing on the team’s practice squad to begin the year.
—Sam Warren, Houston Chronicle, 2 Jan. 2026
Chinese media described the test as a finalization trial, a step that typically precedes a weapon system’s transition into mass production or active service.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 29 Dec. 2025
But legal challenges from fossil fuel interests and their allies delayed the finalization of rules to rein in greenhouse gas pollution.
—Lauren Sommer, NPR, 10 Nov. 2025
The revisions would mark a notable shift, coming six years after the Shafter-to-Bakersfield alignment was approved and four years after finalization of the Bakersfield-to-Palmdale segment.
—Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
The couple has been getting red-carpet official with recent outings, five months after the finalization of Jackman's divorce from longtime wife Deborra-Lee Furness in May.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
The actress and singer appeared to be caught off guard during Monday's episode of Today after interviewer Melvin bluntly noted that the filming the movie coincided with the finalization of her divorce from Ben Affleck, who executive-produced the musical, earlier this year.
—Jessica Wang, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finalization
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Though foreign ministers have approved treaty text, Armenian and Azerbaijani leaders have yet to sign it or seek parliamentary ratification.—
Michelle L. Price,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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In 2010, Barack Obama presented the replacement for SORT, New START, to the Senate, where GOP hawks blocked it until Obama agreed to spend tens of billions of dollars for future nuclear-modernization programs—in effect a shakedown for the nuclear-weapons industry in exchange for ratification.—
Tom Nichols,
The Atlantic,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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At that meeting, the village's Judiciary, Personnel and Licensing Committee recommended approval of Lalor's alcohol beverage license application.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Recent reports show that SpaceX is seeking approval to send as many as a million orbital data centers to space.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Meanwhile, the formalization and reinforcement of his legal team may signal a more aggressive or structured defense approach going forward.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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However, Zelenskyy, backed by European leaders and some members of Congress, has insisted that the sanctions regime against Russia must instead be tightened to starve the Russian war machine of revenue and Western technological components.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
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The president’s comments come after the State Department imposed new sanctions on Iran’s shadow fleet.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Feb. 2026
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The item will come back for a final vote on March 3, and will require support from at least four of the five members to be placed on the June 2 ballot.—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
12 Feb. 2026
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Polling shows support for photo ID requirements in elections is widespread in both political parties.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026
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Cornyn was quick to respond, reposting remarks from Jonah Wendt, communication director for former Vice President Mike Pence’s Advancing American Freedom, implicitly accusing TPUSA of straying from its founder’s vision with the endorsement.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Feb. 2026
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Our running live blog has a good summary of the affair, including celebrity endorsements and reflections on the performance.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Finalization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finalization. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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