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in the end

Idioms  
  1. Eventually, ultimately, as in All will turn out well in the end. [Mid-1500s]


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Nelson, who is also a nurse administrator in Washington state, said most parents vaccinate their children in the end, once they get solid information from their healthcare provider or school nurse.

From Salon Sep. 12, 2026

Ramogi says that in the end, it is Kenya that stands to lose when citizens of neighbouring countries are targeted.

From BBC Sep. 12, 2026

But in the end, the group's focus will be on concluding a successful summit as it would add further weight to Brics' influence.

From BBC Sep. 11, 2026

“Southern Glazer’s employees tried to distort the wine and spirits market in California through bribes and other improper conduct and in the end it was the consumer that lost out,” U.S.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 11, 2026

The more sure you were of yourself and your judgment, the harder it was to find opportunities premised on the notion that you were, in the end, probably wrong.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

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