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

Recent Examples on the Web On a particularly rainy day through the majestic grounds of Hotel Royal Victoria on Lake Como, good sneakers with traction prevented my Italian dream from ending in a nightmare with a trip to the hospital from a bad fall — more proof that small choices while packing can lead to big saves later on. Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2024 In a process that started in 2017 and ended in December 2020, the last public housing project in Fort Worth closed. Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 May 2024 Both said their relationship began after Wade's hiring in November 2021 and ended in the summer of 2023. Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 31 May 2024 Banks on the continent were responsible for more than 80% of all AI research published by the sector last year, while Capital One and Bank of America dominated the AI patent landscape and were responsible for two-thirds of all patents filed in the 12-month period ending in June 2022. John Kell, Fortune, 29 May 2024 California dreams end in nightmare for woman charged in violent wrong-way 405 Freeway crash. Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2024 The entire sequence represented the longest plate appearance that ended in a walk of Hampson’s big-league career. Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 26 May 2024 Hayward’s world record mile drought nearly ended in the Diamond League Final at the Pre Classic last September. Scott M. Reid, Orange County Register, 25 May 2024 The recent excavation began in December and ended in February, the institute said. Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 24 May 2024

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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 5 Jun. 2024.

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