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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Along those lines, the Indiana Pacers recently put an end to the speculation about Haliburton potentially making a comeback next season.
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Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 July 2025
That set the stage for Brock Stewart, who fell behind in the count against Dansby Swanson, then battled back for a clutch strikeout to put an end to the scoring threat.
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 9 July 2025
That’s put an end to a tough pattern for the Pesinkowskis.
—Austin Hornbostel, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Wednesday is predicted to put an end to the week’s streak of showers and thunderstorms with mostly sunny conditions expected throughout the day accompanied by a high of 88.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 29 June 2025
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Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 July 2025
That set the stage for Brock Stewart, who fell behind in the count against Dansby Swanson, then battled back for a clutch strikeout to put an end to the scoring threat.
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 9 July 2025
That’s put an end to a tough pattern for the Pesinkowskis.
—Austin Hornbostel, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Wednesday is predicted to put an end to the week’s streak of showers and thunderstorms with mostly sunny conditions expected throughout the day accompanied by a high of 88.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 29 June 2025
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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 20 Jul. 2025.
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