bring an end to (something)

idiom

: to stop, finish, or complete (something)

Negotiations brought an end to the conflict.

Examples of bring an end to (something) in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The strikes came amid ongoing efforts to negotiate a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas to bring an end to the fighting. —

Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 18 July 2024 But both are among political figures welcoming the news that WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange’s tentative plea deal with the United States could soon bring an end to his years-long international legal saga. —

Frances Vinall, Washington Post, 25 June 2024 Wealthy economies will need to provide some form of support for all these countries to bring an end to business as usual. —

Kelly Sims Gallagher, Foreign Affairs, 14 Dec. 2021 In your opinion, what is needed to bring an end to this war? —

Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019 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 27 Jul. 2024.

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