put an end to (something)

idiom

: to cause (something) to stop or prevent (something) from continuing
They promise to put an end to unfair policies.
The new mayor vowed to put an end to the violence.

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So how to put an end to these behaviors and adopt a more positive parenting style—like autonomy-supportive parenting or active parenting? ​wendy Wisner, Parents, 13 Mar. 2025 Phil Lesh’s passing last fall put an end to any possible plans for a 60th-anniversary reunion show this year. David Browne, Rolling Stone, 12 Mar. 2025 Barnard College & Columbia University must put an end to the antisemitic chaos on campus. Stepheny Price, Fox News, 28 Feb. 2025 But Trump did not eliminate the IRS or put an end to income taxes. Susan Tompor, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for put an end to (something)

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“Put an end to (something).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/put%20an%20end%20to%20%28something%29. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.

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