bring an end to (something)

idiom

: to stop, finish, or complete (something)
Negotiations brought an end to the conflict.

Examples of bring an end to (something) in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web To some residents, the city’s failure to stop Mr. Hudson’s exploits is but another example of its inability to bring an end to the homelessness, street crime and occasional mayhem that have plagued the downtown area since the pandemic. Mike Baker, New York Times, 29 May 2024 But despite that gesture of conciliation, Von der Leyen and Macron made no visible headway in persuading Xi to use his influence with Russian President Vladimir Putin to bring an end to the conflict. Laura King, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2024 President Richard Nixon promised to bring an end to the war in his campaign for the presidency. Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 6 May 2024 Israel is under pressure to bring an end to the war in Gaza. Isabel Kershner, New York Times, 2 May 2024 The event will bring an end to what’s been the longest wait for new iPad models since Apple first entered the product category. Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 23 Apr. 2024 Patiently waiting over 40+ years, the film series could have the perfect opportunity to bring an end to the losing streak. Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 28 Feb. 2024 Could another total eclipse on Monday bring an end to the partisan wars in America? Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2024 Later that year, enough states approved the 21st Amendment to bring an end to Prohibition. Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 6 Apr. 2024

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“Bring an end to (something).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bring%20an%20end%20to%20%28something%29. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.

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