put an end to
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Their efforts were "aimed at the British public, called upon to strengthen the ranks of the movement to put an end to the migratory phenomenon", the ministry said.
From BBC
And folks say he intends to put an end to slavery.
From Literature
The crackdown in Iran is targeting "defenceless" people who need the support of the international community to "put an end" to the current system, award-winning Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi said on Tuesday.
From Barron's
"All these movements and revolts have brought us to this point. And I think it's time to put an end to it."
From Barron's
He began the two-hour series finale — released in the closing hours of 2025, both on the platform and in select movie theaters nationwide — knowing he had no secrets that could be weaponized against him, making him better positioned to help put an end to the Upside Down — and its otherwordly creatures.
From Los Angeles Times
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