end in (something)
phrasal verb
: to have (something) at the end
The word ends in a suffix.
The knife ends in a sharp point.
Their marriage ended in divorce.
The race ended in a tie.
Examples of end in (something) in a Sentence
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Two men have been convicted, and another case that ended in a hung jury is expected to be retried later this year.
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CBS News, 22 Mar. 2025
For estranged relationships or those that ended in conflict, a pre-written eulogy can offer comforting closure.
—Suzanne B. O’Brien, TIME, 21 Mar. 2025
The call came after Trump spoke to Vladimir Putin for more than two hours yesterday, which ended in an agreement for a 30-day ceasefire on energy infrastructure.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
Apple generated $391 billion in revenue and posted a net profit of $93.7 billion for its fiscal year ended in September 2024.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 20 Mar. 2025
El Tri have reached the Nations League semi-finals every year, but their two previous final appearances have ended in defeat to the U.S.
—Julia Ranney, The Athletic, 20 Mar. 2025
Her trial is scheduled for after the legislative session ends in May.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 19 Mar. 2025
In California, the total lunar eclipse will start late Thursday night and end in the early hours of Friday morning, according to Time and Date.
—Hannah Poukish, Sacramento Bee, 13 Mar. 2025
She was tried on those charges last year, but the case ended in mistrial because of a hung jury.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 13 Mar. 2025
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CBS News, 22 Mar. 2025
For estranged relationships or those that ended in conflict, a pre-written eulogy can offer comforting closure.
—Suzanne B. O’Brien, TIME, 21 Mar. 2025
The call came after Trump spoke to Vladimir Putin for more than two hours yesterday, which ended in an agreement for a 30-day ceasefire on energy infrastructure.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
Apple generated $391 billion in revenue and posted a net profit of $93.7 billion for its fiscal year ended in September 2024.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 20 Mar. 2025
El Tri have reached the Nations League semi-finals every year, but their two previous final appearances have ended in defeat to the U.S.
—Julia Ranney, The Athletic, 20 Mar. 2025
Her trial is scheduled for after the legislative session ends in May.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 19 Mar. 2025
In California, the total lunar eclipse will start late Thursday night and end in the early hours of Friday morning, according to Time and Date.
—Hannah Poukish, Sacramento Bee, 13 Mar. 2025
She was tried on those charges last year, but the case ended in mistrial because of a hung jury.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 13 Mar. 2025
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“End in (something).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/end%20in%20%28something%29. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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