as in to stop
to come to an end
she mused that it was as if her affection for him had just winked out one day
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On the mound for Monday’s 2-0 win, pitch count was the only thing that could stop Toma.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026 -
If nerves come up, that’s part of the process, not a reason to stop.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2026
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The war ends, and marauding Russians confiscate the family estate.—
Becca Rothfeld,
New Yorker,
23 Apr. 2026
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In the sixth inning of Tuesday’s game, Rushing tagged out Jung Hoo Lee at home plate to end the inning.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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But Knicks forward Mikal Bridges missed a potential game-winning midrange baseline jumper as time expired.—
Darnell Mayberry,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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The president told Bloomberg in an interview Monday that the two-week ceasefire, which was announced April 7, would expire on Wednesday evening EDT, potentially giving a little more time for talks.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
21 Apr. 2026
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Chief Deputy Medical Examiner Jonathan Lucas concluded that Patton’s death was an accident caused by acute bacterial bronchopneumonia complicated by influenza A, with substance use disorder and the effects of methadone listed as contributing factors.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Vikings could target him as an undrafted signing to bolster a defensive backs group that should look far different when the draft concludes.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Some galleries, including Sean Kelly and Tanya Bonakdar of New York, have closed their LA outposts or ceased mounting exhibitions there.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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At the time, University Heights, citing zoning laws, issued a cease-and-desist order blocking Grand from using his home for prayer.—
Grace Gilson,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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After the Lakers successfully halted Alperen Sengun’s potential game-winning shot at the other end, a James 3-point attempt from the left wing bounced off the rim at the regulation buzzer – sending the game to overtime.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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The loss ended Minnesota United’s four-match unbeaten run, halting the club’s momentum as both teams vie for top playoff positioning.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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No team allowed more points or passing yards than the Cowboys in 2025.—
Dan Zaksheske,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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Virginia lawmakers endorsed a constitutional amendment allowing their mid-decade redistricting last fall, then passed it again in January as part of a two-step process that requires an intervening election for an amendment to be placed on the ballot.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
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The star guard wound up seventh in the NBA in assists with 514.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Apr. 2026
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Mize wound up recording two more outs in the seventh before he was pulled following an infield single to Jarren Duran.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Wink (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wink%20%28out%29. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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