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 24 Sep. 2026.

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