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Recent Examples of finalization
Among her responsibilities were the finalization of an economic development plan for the next four years and to implement the Local Development Program for the 145 Territories, an initiative to reduce regional inequalities in the country.
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 20 Mar. 2026
There are also four topics awaiting finalization of draft recommendations, including the self-collection of human papillomavirus (HPV) testing for cervical cancer for the first time.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026
By late 2025, multiple outlets reported that final regulations were being circulated internally, a strong signal that the reform is nearing finalization.
—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
Encyclopedia Britannica, 20 Mar. 2026
There are also four topics awaiting finalization of draft recommendations, including the self-collection of human papillomavirus (HPV) testing for cervical cancer for the first time.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026
By late 2025, multiple outlets reported that final regulations were being circulated internally, a strong signal that the reform is nearing finalization.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finalization
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Following the ratification of the Boston Teachers Union 2024-2027 contract last April, retroactive pay for BPS employees soared to over $27 million in 2025, according to payroll data, compared to just $18,000 in 2024.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
15 Apr. 2026
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Map of the Day Abolishing the Electoral College in the presidential election process entirely would require a constitutional amendment, which needs a supermajority in Congress and ratification of 38 states.—
Nancy Cook,
Bloomberg,
14 Apr. 2026
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The position requires approval from the Senate and comes with an ambassador title.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Russia’s reopening of its national pavilion—with the approval of Venice Biennale director Pietrangelo Buttafuoco—has sparked acrimony across the European art world and political sphere.—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Scalping tickets wasn’t new, of course, but Kahn believed that its formalization online provided sports teams, and other entertainment businesses, with valuable information about demand that could enable them to make more money without alienating their most loyal fans.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Hariharan and his colleagues had planned for part of the formalization to be the basis of a student’s undergraduate thesis.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
26 Mar. 2026
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The move appeared to be part of the administration's threat to impose secondary sanctions on entities doing business with Iran in order to cut off Iran’s oil exports, a key source of its revenue.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Apr. 2026
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To maximize pressure, Maleki said Washington must sustain enforcement, particularly through secondary sanctions targeting foreign banks and companies facilitating Iranian trade.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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Many fans came to show their support for the third-year forward, whom the Sky traded to the Dream on April 6 for two future first-round draft picks.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Her son receives special services for a disability at Lake Center Elementary, and home routines are harder without this support.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Both candidates received donations from Sacramento Area Firefighters Local 522, though Landon received a higher amount and the union’s endorsement.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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That became part of her reason for going public weeks later with her endorsement of his opponent, Kamala Harris, and running mate Tim Walz.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Finalization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finalization. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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