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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The exposé marked the beginning of the end for Theranos, as multiple whistleblowers came forward with claims of secrets and deceit.
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Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 13 Feb. 2025
The Peabody Award-winning producer spoke about the beginning of the end of the show and what led to a rift between himself and McGruder.
—Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 13 Feb. 2025
Instead, the debate served as the beginning of the end.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
Senior night signified the beginning of the end of an era for Alanas Castillo and his family.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2025
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Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 13 Feb. 2025
The Peabody Award-winning producer spoke about the beginning of the end of the show and what led to a rift between himself and McGruder.
—Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 13 Feb. 2025
Instead, the debate served as the beginning of the end.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
Senior night signified the beginning of the end of an era for Alanas Castillo and his family.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2025
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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 3 Mar. 2025.
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