Before shipping, the quality control team inspected the finished products to ensure they met company standards.

Before approving the part, the engineer inspected the surface finish to ensure it met the specified tolerances for roughness and waviness.

The championship turned into a fight to the finish that left both teams exhausted.

The botanist climbed the ridge to study a rare dead finish growing beside the salt lake.

She finished off the last slice of cake before anyone else could have a piece.

She sprinted toward the finishing line, determined not to let anyone overtake her.

The marathon's finishing lines were crowded with cheering families and photographers.

The volunteers repaint the finish lines before the marathon begins.

I'll finish up the report after lunch so we can send it to the client by this afternoon.

Some parents still consider finishing schools a valuable way to teach social graces and etiquette.