put an end to (something)
idiom
: to cause (something) to stop or prevent (something) from continuing
They promise to put an end to unfair policies.
The new mayor vowed to put an end to the violence.
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That move officially put an end to Anthony Rizzo's time with the Yankees.
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Liz Krieger, Allure, 15 Apr. 2025
That move officially put an end to Anthony Rizzo's time with the Yankees.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
Witt nearly put an end to it during the Royals’ 4-1 win.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2025
In the regional semifinals, UCLA put an end to Adam Morrison’s Gonzaga career by rallying from a nine-point deficit in the final three minutes for a 73-71 win.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2025
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“Put an end to (something).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/put%20an%20end%20to%20%28something%29. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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