Sentence examples for a finish on from inspiring English sources

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The phrase "a finish on" is not standard in written English and may cause confusion.
It could be used in contexts discussing the final touch or coating applied to a surface, but it is not commonly used.
Example: "The carpenter applied a finish on the table to enhance its appearance."
Alternatives: "a coating on" or "a layer on".

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If absinthe were a finish on kitchen and bath fixtures, it would be brushed nickel.

When I return home I will take more time to sand it to perfection before putting a finish on it.

It was brilliant to watch those two great jockeys riding a finish on two very high-class colts.

I'm ready for the second half, and Dad has a finish on his career that has yet to be written".

Contador rode down the mountain and to the finish with Sánchez and Denis Menchov, who are contending for a finish on the podium.

Almost all of them are convinced that when a new ball comes out of the box, it has a finish on it that makes it slick.

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"It's wonderful to finish on a note like this.

When a movie finishes on Netflix, for instance, the app remains on the Chromecast screen.

What a finish for the walk-on.

In general, a glossy finish on a board will be a little heavier than a textured finish.

There is also a long finish on a lovely Sancerre just arrived at Majestic.

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