bring (something) to an end

idiom

: to stop, finish, or complete (something)
She brought the concert to an end with a piano solo.

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The imminent water landing would bring to an end a lengthy spaceflight saga that thrust Williams and Wilmore into the spotlight and raised questions about the future of Boeing's Starliner spacecraft. Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025 Technicolor’s troubles bring to an end the run of The Mill, which was founded in London during 1990 and was a leading VFX company dedicated to commercial and other advertising work, having won countless awards including Cannes Lions, Clios and Visual Effects Society Awards. Carolyn Giardina, Variety, 24 Feb. 2025 Their release will bring to an end the first phase of the current ceasefire deal and, with the second phase of the agreement yet to be finalized, the future of the truce is shrouded in uncertainty. Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 21 Feb. 2025 The reaction by the West to an invasion would surely be dramatic and might well bring to an end China’s incredible success story in its export markets. Neil Winton, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bring (something) to an end

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“Bring (something) to an end.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bring%20%28something%29%20to%20an%20end. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.

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