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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Nor did Thursday’s ruling put an end to the state’s ongoing legal battle against UI over English Station.
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John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 2 Aug. 2025
And though Prince Harry is reportedly trying to put an end to the feud with King Charles and even his brother, Prince William, that is unlikely to change.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 31 July 2025
The vote put an end to the controversial project, which has faced intense opposition from the community and equally intense lobbying from the big-moneyed interests behind it.
—Kristy Marmorato, New York Daily News, 26 July 2025
The Giants rolled with Daniel Jones for several seasons, but put an end to that era during the 2024 NFL season.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 July 2025
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John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 2 Aug. 2025
And though Prince Harry is reportedly trying to put an end to the feud with King Charles and even his brother, Prince William, that is unlikely to change.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 31 July 2025
The vote put an end to the controversial project, which has faced intense opposition from the community and equally intense lobbying from the big-moneyed interests behind it.
—Kristy Marmorato, New York Daily News, 26 July 2025
The Giants rolled with Daniel Jones for several seasons, but put an end to that era during the 2024 NFL season.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 July 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 12 Aug. 2025.
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