loose end
noun
1
: something left hanging loose
2
: a fragment of unfinished business
—usually used in plural
tying up loose ends
Examples of loose end in a Sentence
We still have one more loose end to deal with before we're finished with the project.
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The last scene in the movie before the credits, however, ties up the loose end of what became of young Jimmy from the first scene of the film.
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Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
The drama never regained its footing but maintained a passionate core fan base that is left with loose ends and unresolved issues in the Season 4 finale.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 6 June 2025
With plenty of loose ends yet to be wrapped up, Moss, who’s teased big production moments and an emotion-inducing conclusion for the series’ heroine, seems poised to deliver some serious thrills.
—Elaina Patton, IndieWire, 21 May 2025
Episode 10 was about wrapping up as many loose ends as possible, though not every loose end.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 28 May 2025
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Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
The drama never regained its footing but maintained a passionate core fan base that is left with loose ends and unresolved issues in the Season 4 finale.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 6 June 2025
With plenty of loose ends yet to be wrapped up, Moss, who’s teased big production moments and an emotion-inducing conclusion for the series’ heroine, seems poised to deliver some serious thrills.
—Elaina Patton, IndieWire, 21 May 2025
Episode 10 was about wrapping up as many loose ends as possible, though not every loose end.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 28 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for loose end
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“Loose end.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/loose%20end. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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