from start to finish

idiom

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

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Your voice should still come through, but AI helps polish it so your resume reads smoothly from start to finish. Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025 To offer any optimism about the talent behind Prescott going into the season, Milton will need to hit that over by a lot through a more consistent game from start to finish. Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Aug. 2025 Skaters twirl and dance on the ice in numbers set to music, presenting a dazzling and high-energy spectacle from start to finish. Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2025 The series is engaging, mainly because Jones and Johnson’s relationship, which even non-sports fans can find intriguing, is a primary discussion from start to finish. Jason Jones, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025 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 26 Aug. 2025.

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