put an end to (something)
idiom
: to cause (something) to stop or prevent (something) from continuing
They promise to put an end to unfair policies.
The new mayor vowed to put an end to the violence.
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Week 2 Sunday, Sept. 14, 2:25 p.m., FOX Did the Eagles put an end to the Chiefs’ dynasty with last February’s 40-22 beatdown in Super Bowl LIX?
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Matt Schubert, Denver Post, 30 Aug. 2025
Following a very public standoff, the Cowboys finally put an end to the Parsons saga Thursday.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Keegan Bradley put an end to months of speculation on Wednesday by breaking his own heart.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2025
Chris Pratt’s James Reece then put an end to Ben, completing his terminal list.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2025
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Matt Schubert, Denver Post, 30 Aug. 2025
Following a very public standoff, the Cowboys finally put an end to the Parsons saga Thursday.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Keegan Bradley put an end to months of speculation on Wednesday by breaking his own heart.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2025
Chris Pratt’s James Reece then put an end to Ben, completing his terminal list.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2025
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“Put an end to (something).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/put%20an%20end%20to%20%28something%29. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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