from start to finish

phrase

: from the beginning to the end
The race was close from start to finish.

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Coach Keidane McAlpine hopes the Bulldogs, who dominated from start to finish on a massive stage, left a lasting impression. Sarah Spencer, AJC.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Thirdly, take full ownership of assignment outcomes, ensuring quality, resolving issues, and communicating effectively from start to finish. Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026 Below is the full breakdown of our process from start to finish. Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Aug. 2026 Yet for some readers, the creative process is sacred, from start to finish. Cameron Pugh, Christian Science Monitor, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for from start to finish

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“From start to finish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/from%20start%20to%20finish. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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