put an end to
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In his speech, Leo urged "courage in negotiation" and compromise to put an end to war on the continent, in an apparent reference to Russia's war against Ukraine, now in its fifth year.
From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026
Ahead of the start of that press tour, Holland finally put an end to weeks of speculation about his marital status, confirming during an interview with Variety that he and Zendaya had married.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026
“This court order should put an end to hundreds — if not more — of unlawful arrests that continue throughout Southern California.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
"It started as petty anti-social behaviour pre-Christmas and has escalated to significant shoplifting and theft. We've got to put an end to it," he says.
From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2026
“Us scientists need to stick together, like the hydrogen bonds of water, if we’re going to put an end to, um, what’d you call it? The silent cat killer.”
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
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