bring an end to (something)
idiom
: to stop, finish, or complete (something)
Negotiations brought an end to the conflict.
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One of Trump’s campaign promises was to bring an end to the war in Ukraine within 24 hours of being sworn into office.
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Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 7 Mar. 2025
Last year, President Trump won reelection promising to bring an end to the Russo-Ukrainian War.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and U.S. officials met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Saudi Arabia last month and agreed to improve relations, expand economic ties, and ultimately bring an end to the war in Ukraine.
—Chris Massaro, Fox News, 5 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, peace negotiations to end the war between Russia and Ukraine are not yet underway, though Mr. Trump repeatedly pledged to bring an end to the war promptly after taking office.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2025
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Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 7 Mar. 2025
Last year, President Trump won reelection promising to bring an end to the Russo-Ukrainian War.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and U.S. officials met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Saudi Arabia last month and agreed to improve relations, expand economic ties, and ultimately bring an end to the war in Ukraine.
—Chris Massaro, Fox News, 5 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, peace negotiations to end the war between Russia and Ukraine are not yet underway, though Mr. Trump repeatedly pledged to bring an end to the war promptly after taking office.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2025
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“Bring an end to (something).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bring%20an%20end%20to%20%28something%29. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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