the beginning of the end
noun phrase
: the start of a series of events that leads to the end
The argument marked the beginning of the end of their marriage.
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According to her mother, though, this was the beginning of the end for humanity.
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Nnedi Okorafor, WIRED, 14 Jan. 2025
The Williamson sisters' case proved to be the beginning of the end for Hazzard and her practice, as Claire’s death resulted in media coverage and public scrutiny, according to the Washington State archives.
—Sean Neumann, People.com, 5 Jan. 2025
When Butler expressed confidence that the Heat would have defeated the Celtics in last year's first round playoff series — only for Riley to undermine him — that was the beginning of the end of Butler's tenure in Miami.
—Dj Siddiqi, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
But even that will only be the beginning of the end.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 31 Dec. 2024
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Nnedi Okorafor, WIRED, 14 Jan. 2025
The Williamson sisters' case proved to be the beginning of the end for Hazzard and her practice, as Claire’s death resulted in media coverage and public scrutiny, according to the Washington State archives.
—Sean Neumann, People.com, 5 Jan. 2025
When Butler expressed confidence that the Heat would have defeated the Celtics in last year's first round playoff series — only for Riley to undermine him — that was the beginning of the end of Butler's tenure in Miami.
—Dj Siddiqi, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
But even that will only be the beginning of the end.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 31 Dec. 2024
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“The beginning of the end.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20beginning%20of%20the%20end. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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