final thought
collocation in Englishmeaningsoffinalandthought
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final
adjective
uk/ˈfaɪ.nəl/us/ˈfaɪ.nəl/
last:
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thought
noun[C or U]
uk/θɔːt/us/θɑːt/
the act of thinking about or considering something, an idea or opinion, or a set of ideas about a ...
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(Definition offinalandthoughtfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
Examplesoffinal thought
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In each thefinalthoughtis set off by a somewhat prominent initial letter.
From theCambridge English Corpus
Onefinalthought: debates about the theoretical and practical impact of these changes are crucial.
From theCambridge English Corpus
Here is afinalthoughtexperiment.
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We also noted the unusual rhythmic treatment of the equally crucialfinalthought, throwing into relief the 'here and now' thought that comes to the fore in the text.
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Onefinalthought: in my view there is much more that could be done in the sugar sector from an ecological point of view.
FromEuroparl Parallel Corpus - English
I would like to express afinalthoughton future prospects, which seem to me to be just as interesting.
FromEuroparl Parallel Corpus - English
Myfinalthoughtis that there has been considerable discussion this summer regarding the depressing growth in the yob culture.
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One'sfinalthoughtat the end of this interesting and stimulating debate is this.
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I should like to leave you with afinalthoughton illegal immigration.
FromEuroparl Parallel Corpus - English
Myfinalthoughtis that consolidation is now urgently necessary.
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I have onefinalthoughtand that is that the relationships and constituencies involved are far more complex than those in the commercial world.
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I have onefinalthoughtand it is this.
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I sit down now with thisfinalthought.
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But myfinalthoughtis this—it will take me a moment or two to explain it, and it takes us into a rather different field.
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I would like to add afinalthoughton a subject of which we will have to become more aware, namely climate change.
FromEuroparl Parallel Corpus - English
I would like to leave you with onefinalthought: we need to become aware what the alternative is.
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Myfinalthoughtis that in wartime we "mobilise" the people.
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I shall conclude therefore with onefinalthought.
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I come to a conclusion now with thisfinalthought.
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I have onefinalthought.
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