as in ended
to come to an end
after several fruitless years, the research seems to have simply dead-ended
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Once the inning ended a few minutes later, New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza met Manaea in the dugout and led him down the tunnel.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025 -
Hearing for ethics complaint investigation findings delayed The Wausau Ethics Board ended its own investigation into the incident in July.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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That alone is amazing, said Timbrook, Depue and a representative for the soft body armor vest that stopped a bullet from piercing the officer’s chest.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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Clearly, when the justice reform was stopped was one point in time, in [20]21.—
Leila Fadel,
NPR,
10 Sep. 2025
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The Clark County Fire Department said that tunnel boring operations had been temporarily halted at the site pending an ongoing accident investigation.—
Jessica Mathews,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
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Preseason injuries and an abysmal start to the game halted any opportunity for the Dolphins to dominate on the ground, but where does that leave them moving forward?—
Hunter Mulholland,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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Ferret out expired, empty and unused products that create clutter in the bathroom.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
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The union’s current contract expired June 30, and negotiations had been ongoing since late March.—
Kristi Miller,
Twin Cities,
13 Sep. 2025
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When the gunfire ceased, additional resources were deployed to safely enter the residence, where Poulter was found deceased, police reported.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Sep. 2025
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The celebration of these paintings has never ceased.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The video concluded with Sharon smiling for the camera while an owl was perched on her raptor glove.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Osbroune concluded her message with a heartfelt note of gratitude.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
13 Sep. 2025
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But Burroughs’ opinion was carefully crafted to align with the guidance that Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett provided in an August decision about grants terminated by the National Institutes of Health.—
Noah Feldman,
Twin Cities,
7 Sep. 2025
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Rolfo’s contract was due to expire next year but her contract was terminated early amid Barcelona’s financial struggles, leaving her a free agent.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Unrivaled, the 3-on-3 women’s basketball league founded by WNBA stars Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier, has closed an oversubscribed Series B investment round led by Bessemer Venture Partners, the league announced.—
Roberta F. Rodrigues,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The university said the campus is closed and classes are canceled until Monday.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Dead-ended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dead-ended. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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