complete
verb
to finish something
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To finish something
carry through
to complete something that was planned, often despite difficulties or opposition
get through
to finish dealing with some work, a subject etc
wrap up
to finish something
turn around
to complete a piece of work, process, or activity within a particular time
get something out of the way
to finish doing something, especially something difficult or unpleasant
call it a day/night
to decide that you have finished doing something
vocal fry
a speech habit in which a speaker lowers their voice at the end of a sentence
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a mineral which is mined in a place where there is armed conflict, and sold to help pay for weapons
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