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.

Examples of end in (something) in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The Harvest Moon appeared Monday and will last for three nights, ending in the early pre-dawn hours of Thursday morning, according to the Almanac. Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 17 Sep. 2024 In comparison, Disney saw its sales rise 32% from $67.4 billion in fiscal 2021 (fiscal ends in September) to $88.9 billion in fiscal 2023. Trefis Team, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024 For the most recent 12 months (ending in June), the pace is slower, but electricity costs have jumped another 4.4%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Stephanie Hanes, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 Sep. 2024 While most of the claims were dismissed, the lawsuit against Estey and Webb was given the go-ahead, ending in Fendley’s victory on Friday. Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 16 Sep. 2024 Set-ups, despite people’s best intentions, can sometimes end in a big mess. Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 13 Sep. 2024 The cycle ended in the early 20th century with the creation of the Federal Reserve, the U.S. central bank, McQuarrie said. Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 13 Sep. 2024 But the dysfunctional family drama ended in spring 2023, leaving the field open to succeed the Roys as best drama. 'And the Emmy goes to... 'These are the most iconic Emmy moments of all time Need a break? Amaris Encinas, The Courier-Journal, 12 Sep. 2024 Nvidia reported a record $30 billion in sales for its second fiscal quarter ending in July—beating out analyst expectations of $28.6 billion. Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 4 Sep. 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 20 Sep. 2024.

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