on end
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as in together
following one after another without others coming in between
She could read for hours on end if no one interrupted her.
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Recent Examples of on end
Consumer phones were never built to run flat out, around the clock, for years on end.
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New Atlas,
2 July 2026
Food and drink With seven bars and restaurants, a host of private dining experiences and regular beach barbecues, there's more than enough choice to keep guests satisfied for weeks on end.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 June 2026
New Atlas,
2 July 2026
Food and drink With seven bars and restaurants, a host of private dining experiences and regular beach barbecues, there's more than enough choice to keep guests satisfied for weeks on end.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 June 2026
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“On end.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/on%20end. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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