at an end
idiom
: finished and completed
The battle was at an end.
We would like to see this matter at an end.
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Until these prosecutions are at an end, no consideration of any nominee whatsoever.
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David Frum, The Atlantic, 18 Feb. 2026
Nancy Meyer’s year-long journey to get her next movie project off the ground is at an end.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 2 Feb. 2026
The Broncos' 11-game winning streak is at an end.
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 21 Dec. 2025
After the game, with their high school careers at an end, several Bearcat seniors embraced each other as tears flowed down their faces.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Dec. 2025
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David Frum, The Atlantic, 18 Feb. 2026
Nancy Meyer’s year-long journey to get her next movie project off the ground is at an end.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 2 Feb. 2026
The Broncos' 11-game winning streak is at an end.
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 21 Dec. 2025
After the game, with their high school careers at an end, several Bearcat seniors embraced each other as tears flowed down their faces.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Dec. 2025
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“At an end.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20an%20end. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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