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last in a sequence or process
- The final chapter of the book revealed the long-awaited twist in the plot.
- After three rounds, the final contestant took the stage for her performance.
- This is the final piece of the puzzle, and then the picture will be complete.
- The final game of the season will determine the championship.
- The final steps of the recipe are the easiest to follow.
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occurring at or near the conclusion or last stage of an event, process, or period of time
- In the final moments of the race, she pushed herself to run even faster.
- During the final stretch of the semester, students were busy preparing for exams.
- In the final days of the war, peace negotiations intensified.
- The athlete gave her best performance in the final moments of the race.
- In the final stages of the project, the team worked tirelessly to meet the deadline.
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definitive and impossible to change or reverse
- The judge's decision is final and cannot be appealed.
- Once you sign the contract, the terms are final and binding.
- All sales are final, meaning no refunds or exchanges will be allowed.
- After hours of discussion, the committee reached a final agreement on the budget.
- The score at the end of the game was final, and the championship was decided.
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related to the ultimate purpose, outcome, or result of a process
- The final goal of the project is to reduce carbon emissions by 20%.
- Her final destination on the trip was a remote island in the Pacific.
- The company’s final objective is to expand its operations globally.
- After months of work, the team presented the final product to the client.
- The final decision will be made after reviewing all the data.