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from start to finish

idiom

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

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What truly sets Onefinestay apart from typical vacation rentals is its around-the-clock concierge service, ensuring a seamless experience from start to finish. Annie Archer, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2025 None of it mattered to the Trinity High School football team, which dominated from start to finish and might need a midnight kickoff on Mars to be denied a third straight state championship. Rich Barak, Louisville Courier Journal, 29 Nov. 2025 While the massive masterpieces surely make a statement on their own, the float escorts are responsible for bringing the creation to life with a high-energy performances and positive vibes from start to finish. Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025 How To Safely Handle Turkey The best way to maximize the shelf life of turkey is to handle it properly from start to finish. Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 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 6 Dec. 2025.

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