bring an end to (something)
idiom
: to stop, finish, or complete (something)
Negotiations brought an end to the conflict.
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Boulos has led the administration’s talks to bring an end to the conflict in eastern Congo and secure critical minerals.
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Mathias Hammer, semafor.com, 12 June 2025
Efforts led by Washington to bring an end to the conflict are faltering, and both sides have launched large-scale attacks in recent weeks.
—Isabel Van Brugen, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 June 2025
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday proposed direct talks with Ukrainian officials to finally bring an end to the war that began with a 2022 invasion by Moscow.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2025
Deadline: June 13 NEA Grants for Arts Projects (GAP)
Many have tried to bring an end to the National Endowment for the Arts, but many have failed.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 1 May 2025
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Mathias Hammer, semafor.com, 12 June 2025
Efforts led by Washington to bring an end to the conflict are faltering, and both sides have launched large-scale attacks in recent weeks.
—Isabel Van Brugen, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 June 2025
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday proposed direct talks with Ukrainian officials to finally bring an end to the war that began with a 2022 invasion by Moscow.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2025
Deadline: June 13 NEA Grants for Arts Projects (GAP)
Many have tried to bring an end to the National Endowment for the Arts, but many have failed.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 1 May 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 17 Jun. 2025.
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