end in (something)
phrasal verb
: to have (something) at the end
The word ends in a suffix.
The knife ends in a sharp point.
Their marriage ended in divorce.
The race ended in a tie.
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Sikh religious services typically end in langar, a communal meal prepared by volunteers and open to all.
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Harmeet Kaur, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
Shots fired turned into a foot chase ending in shooting
Just before 3:40 p.m. Thursday, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police were called to an apartment complex in the 900 block of South Kiel Avenue on a report of shots fired.
—Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 12 Dec. 2024
Smirnov’s tenure as a confidential source for the FBI ended in spectacular fashion in February, with a grand jury in L.A. charging him with obstructing justice and lying to federal agents.
—Alanna Durkin Richer, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
Last year, a separate trial of four ex-ComEd executives and lobbyists ended in across-the-board convictions, though defense attorneys in that case are still fighting the verdict.
—Megan Crepeau, Chicago Tribune, 12 Dec. 2024
His first term ended in disgrace, with his attempts to overturn the 2020 election results culminating in the attack on the U.S. Capitol.
—Cate Martel, The Hill, 12 Dec. 2024
Don't let his unfortunate end in Ghost fool you, Tony Goldwyn is still on very good terms with his former costar Demi Moore.
—EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, the Astros are pondering why their record streak of seven straight appearances in the Championship Series ended in 2024 – and what to do about it during the two months before spring training begins.
—Dan Schlossberg, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
White’s show doesn’t just end in the kitchen, then.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
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Harmeet Kaur, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
Shots fired turned into a foot chase ending in shooting
Just before 3:40 p.m. Thursday, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police were called to an apartment complex in the 900 block of South Kiel Avenue on a report of shots fired.
—Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 12 Dec. 2024
Smirnov’s tenure as a confidential source for the FBI ended in spectacular fashion in February, with a grand jury in L.A. charging him with obstructing justice and lying to federal agents.
—Alanna Durkin Richer, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
Last year, a separate trial of four ex-ComEd executives and lobbyists ended in across-the-board convictions, though defense attorneys in that case are still fighting the verdict.
—Megan Crepeau, Chicago Tribune, 12 Dec. 2024
His first term ended in disgrace, with his attempts to overturn the 2020 election results culminating in the attack on the U.S. Capitol.
—Cate Martel, The Hill, 12 Dec. 2024
Don't let his unfortunate end in Ghost fool you, Tony Goldwyn is still on very good terms with his former costar Demi Moore.
—EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, the Astros are pondering why their record streak of seven straight appearances in the Championship Series ended in 2024 – and what to do about it during the two months before spring training begins.
—Dan Schlossberg, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
White’s show doesn’t just end in the kitchen, then.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
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“End in (something).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/end%20in%20%28something%29. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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