as in ends
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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Verb
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The robot handles laundry, and the clip ends before the messier second attempt.—
Robert J. Szczerba,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026 -
Dallas Wings fans will be able to watch Azzi Fudd play basketball even after this WNBA season ends.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 June 2026
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The closest Metra stops to the Obama Presidential Center are on the Metra Electric Line, which also makes stops at McCormick Place and Millennium Park.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Yamal stops at Walmart before the World Cup.—
Alex Connor,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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While the school's charter expires June 30, BCSB CEO Edwin Avent said he's appealed the board's decision.—
Dennis Valera,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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In New York, that poses an even larger issue, as the hotel workers’ union contract expires June 30 for the first time in a decade.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
19 June 2026
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In the company of Charlie and Catherine, Leonora ceases to feel like herself.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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With a simple pair of black flats and a light sweater draped over her shoulders, her light blue satin slip dress ceases to be reserved for special occasions.—
Michel Mejía,
Glamour,
30 May 2026
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Live coverage on Fox News Channel kicks off Wednesday, June 24th and concludes on Sunday, July 5th, with correspondents and anchors stationed at the National Mall, Liberty State Park, Philadelphia, Mount Rushmore and Teddy Roosevelt’s Presidential Library, among others venues.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
16 June 2026
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The study concludes that continued monitoring and removal efforts will be necessary to prevent further expansion into sensitive ecosystems.—
Sergio Candido,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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The late-night order halts what would have been the nation’s ninth nitrogen execution, a rare reprieve in a state where recent nitrogen deaths involved shaking, gasping and prolonged suffering.—
Kim Chandler,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Filing for bankruptcy can trigger an automatic stay that generally halts most collection actions, including lawsuits, garnishments and bank levies, while the case is being processed.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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“Winks (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/winks%20%28out%29. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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