from start to finish

idiom

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

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An offseason of change came to fruition under the lights at Bank of America Stadium on Friday night, with first-year head coach Dowell Loggains’ Appalachian State Mountaineers smothering the Charlotte 49ers from start to finish, grabbing a 34-11 season-opening victory. Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 30 Aug. 2025 John has taken his litigation firm a long way since its inception, based on his strong principle of serving clients from start to finish, and is poised to continue its success with many other clients. Jason Phillips, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025 This Canadian original series is a genre-bending thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. Dana Feldman, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025 The racquetball facility was expected to cost $11 million from start to finish. Gabrielle Chenault, The Tennessean, 28 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 5 Sep. 2025.

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