on end

phrase

Synonyms of on endnext
: without a stop or letup
it rained for days on end

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Dating After flirting for weeks on end, Nic Vansteenberghe and Olandria Carthen finally got together toward the end of Love Island USA season 7. Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 13 July 2026 Additionally, many astronauts like Lawrence are also military veterans who, during their service, are only able to vote through absentee voting, sometimes for years on end. Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 10 July 2026 For months on end, the days were spent doing immunotherapy and physical therapy. Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 10 July 2026 One week our pacer was an acupuncturist who heals veterans and hikes for weeks on end with all of her belongings on her back. Heidi Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026 The wide-leg silhouette is universally flattering, and the smocked elastic waistband makes these easy to wear for hours on end, even on a red-eye flight. Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026 Consumer phones were never built to run flat out, around the clock, for years on end. New Atlas, 2 July 2026 Food and drink With seven bars and restaurants, a host of private dining experiences and regular beach barbecues, there's more than enough choice to keep guests satisfied for weeks on end. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 June 2026

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“On end.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20end. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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