bring an end to (something)

phrase

: to stop, finish, or complete (something)
Negotiations brought an end to the conflict.

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This season, however, is likely to bring an end to world football’s longest domestic hegemony. Colin Millar, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026 What to know about the partial government shutdown The House is set to vote Tuesday on a massive funding package that would bring an end to the partial government shutdown that began over the weekend. CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026 Focus will now shift to the next phases of the plan, which is ultimately expected to bring an end to the conflict in the enclave. Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 26 Jan. 2026 The Senate included the provision in a legislative package to bring an end to the government shutdown in November. Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bring an end to (something)

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“Bring an end to (something).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bring%20an%20end%20to%20%28something%29. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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