the beginning of the end
noun phrase
: the start of a series of events that leads to the end
The argument marked the beginning of the end of their marriage.
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And yes, at the time, bears said each downgrade marked the beginning of the end for stock investors.
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Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
The pair met on what is considered Victory Day in Europe, which marks the beginning of the end of World War II, when the Allied nations accepted the surrender of Nazi Germany on May 8, 1945, though Russia celebrates the anniversary one day later.
—Caitlin McFall, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2025
Law enforcement called the case the beginning of the end of the mafia in New England.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2025
The downside for the Marlins: Everything else -- starting with the likelihood Opening Day will be the beginning of the end of Alcantara’s time here, the beginning of goodbye.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2025
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Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
The pair met on what is considered Victory Day in Europe, which marks the beginning of the end of World War II, when the Allied nations accepted the surrender of Nazi Germany on May 8, 1945, though Russia celebrates the anniversary one day later.
—Caitlin McFall, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2025
Law enforcement called the case the beginning of the end of the mafia in New England.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2025
The downside for the Marlins: Everything else -- starting with the likelihood Opening Day will be the beginning of the end of Alcantara’s time here, the beginning of goodbye.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2025
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