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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Only time will tell if and when the Commanders will put an end to this back-and-forth with McLaurin.
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Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
Nye finally put an end to the seemingly one-sided conversation.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 11 June 2025
Annihilus is the main villain, and heroes from all over the galaxy must put an end to his attack on all life as usual in the Marvel universe.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 10 June 2025
Sunday’s game put an end to a tough road stretch for Sporting.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 9 June 2025
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Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
Nye finally put an end to the seemingly one-sided conversation.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 11 June 2025
Annihilus is the main villain, and heroes from all over the galaxy must put an end to his attack on all life as usual in the Marvel universe.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 10 June 2025
Sunday’s game put an end to a tough road stretch for Sporting.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 9 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for put an end to (something)
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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 Jun. 2025.
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