from start to finish

phrase

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

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The entire project, from start to finish, took Martha only about 30 minutes. Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 22 July 2026 Guests shape the piece from start to finish with a chisel and file. Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 Congratulations to every team and to #FIFA for a truly riveting tournament from start to finish. Meg Walters, InStyle, 21 July 2026 For most of the WNBA’s history, the league’s champion has looked the part from start to finish — not just during the playoffs, but throughout the regular season. Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 20 July 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 Jul. 2026.

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