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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The only way to put an end to this misery is to address the crux of the problem: Israel’s occupation of Palestinian lands, its unfair treatment of Palestinians, and its refusal to allow Palestinians a real chance to build a state of their own.
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Mohammad Shtayyeh, Foreign Affairs, 4 July 2024
With the temperatures rising and more outdoor activities commencing, there's a tick on the loose that can put an end to your meat eating if you get bitten by it.
—Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 3 July 2024
The young Swiss would put an end to Sampras’s 31-match winning streak, though he was beaten in the following round of the tournament.
—Sophie Hanson, StyleCaster, 20 June 2024
Verdugo is hoping to put an end to both streaks this January, when Rainy Lake will be completely frozen and ready for ice fishing.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 14 May 2024
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Mohammad Shtayyeh, Foreign Affairs, 4 July 2024
With the temperatures rising and more outdoor activities commencing, there's a tick on the loose that can put an end to your meat eating if you get bitten by it.
—Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 3 July 2024
The young Swiss would put an end to Sampras’s 31-match winning streak, though he was beaten in the following round of the tournament.
—Sophie Hanson, StyleCaster, 20 June 2024
Verdugo is hoping to put an end to both streaks this January, when Rainy Lake will be completely frozen and ready for ice fishing.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 14 May 2024
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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 26 Jul. 2024.
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