from start to finish

idiom

: from the beginning to the end
The race was close from start to finish.

Examples of from start to finish in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire delivers epic monster-on-monster fights from start to finish. Benjamin Vanhoose, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024 Totality may last a few minutes, but an eclipse, from start to finish, is typically much longer than that. Jennifer Dixon, Detroit Free Press, 8 Apr. 2024 Each car took about 17 days to build from start to finish. Sean Evans, Robb Report, 6 Apr. 2024 The second set was no different, with Sinner in control from start to finish. Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2024 For buyers who may not have the time to build, the builders have also started on multiple speculative homes where buyers have the opportunity to make selections but can be assured a move-in date sooner than building from start to finish. Prime Development, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2024 The procedure is quick, taking no longer than 30 minutes from start to finish, urologists say. Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2024 By taking a broad perspective, your organization can assess the hiring experience from start to finish, identify gaps and pitfalls and implement measures to choose the best candidates who help the business thrive. Robert Satterwhite, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024 The Heat was in complete control from start to finish, ending the first quarter with a 10-point lead and then taking a 21-point lead into halftime before extending its lead to as many as 45 points in the second half. Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2024

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“From start to finish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/from%20start%20to%20finish. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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