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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Tie up loose ends and make room for new beginnings.
—
Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2024
With fewer, more focused meetings, Ray said employees are able to get more work done throughout the week, so Fridays can be dedicated to tying up loose ends and signing off early.
—Mikaela Cohen, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2024
This article contains spoilers about Virgin River season 5.
Doc Mullins (Tim Matheson) is tying up loose ends.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 9 Sep. 2023
Related Stories Perhaps the most surprising thing about the new Curb Your Enthusiasm season — which premiered Feb. 4 — is that, despite the show having no mysteries that require solving and no loose ends to tie up, there actually is a whiff of finality about it.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Feb. 2024
That's not even accounting for all the loose ends still to address from season 4.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 9 Aug. 2023
The night before a big trip is the perfect time to tie up loose ends, finish any last-minute packing, and get ready for the day ahead.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2024
Unanswered questions, loose ends:What to know about Arizona's Medicaid fraud investigation
What are sober living homes?
—The Arizona Republic, 16 Jan. 2024
Anyone who’s watched the most recent season will tell you there’s a lot of loose ends to tie up.
—Los Angeles Times Staff, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2024
Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2024
With fewer, more focused meetings, Ray said employees are able to get more work done throughout the week, so Fridays can be dedicated to tying up loose ends and signing off early.
—Mikaela Cohen, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2024
This article contains spoilers about Virgin River season 5.
Doc Mullins (Tim Matheson) is tying up loose ends.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 9 Sep. 2023
Related Stories Perhaps the most surprising thing about the new Curb Your Enthusiasm season — which premiered Feb. 4 — is that, despite the show having no mysteries that require solving and no loose ends to tie up, there actually is a whiff of finality about it.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Feb. 2024
That's not even accounting for all the loose ends still to address from season 4.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 9 Aug. 2023
The night before a big trip is the perfect time to tie up loose ends, finish any last-minute packing, and get ready for the day ahead.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2024
Unanswered questions, loose ends:What to know about Arizona's Medicaid fraud investigation
What are sober living homes?
—The Arizona Republic, 16 Jan. 2024
Anyone who’s watched the most recent season will tell you there’s a lot of loose ends to tie up.
—Los Angeles Times Staff, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2024
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“Loose end.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/loose%20end. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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