Finish
Finish noun - The last part of a process or action.
Start off
Both terms in one sentence
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On "A Day in the Life", Paul McCartney said he wanted all the instruments in the orchestra to start off on their lowest note, and then finish off on their highest, as loud as possible, after 24 bars.
Source: Achievements in Ignorance - In Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse, you start off with one character and can get one of three partners to join you, or finish the game solo.
Source: Gameplay and Story Segregation - The Matrix: Path of Neo has kicks, uppercuts and throws to start off, continue and finish air combos.
Source: Launcher Move
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