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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In prior comments shared with Newsweek, the group has previously appealed to Trump directly to put an end to the conflict for the sake of the U.S. economy.
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
In the film, Mundhra speaks with Aaron Castro, as well as Ramirez’s son Israel, and Ramirez himself in the days before Texas put an end to his life.
—Sunil Sadarangani, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2025
The Galveston County sheriff vowed to put an end to the island's annual, unofficial Jeep Weekend following years of chaos.
—Shafaq Patel, Axios, 6 Jan. 2025
Player 456, has dedicated his life (and his $45.6 billion winnings) to put an end to the competition featuring deadly children's games.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
In the film, Mundhra speaks with Aaron Castro, as well as Ramirez’s son Israel, and Ramirez himself in the days before Texas put an end to his life.
—Sunil Sadarangani, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2025
The Galveston County sheriff vowed to put an end to the island's annual, unofficial Jeep Weekend following years of chaos.
—Shafaq Patel, Axios, 6 Jan. 2025
Player 456, has dedicated his life (and his $45.6 billion winnings) to put an end to the competition featuring deadly children's games.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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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 23 Jan. 2025.
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