brought to a close
Example Sentences
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The landing brought to a close a mission that lasted more than five months aboard the International Space Station.
From Science Daily • Jan. 16, 2026
The ruling brought to a close a criminal case involving an unusual post-trial plea agreement, which triggered the resignations of several prosecutors in May and ultimately saw the felony reduced to a misdemeanor.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 11, 2025
Harris hit 47% during her party’s four-day convention in Chicago, which she brought to a close on 22 August with a speech promising a "new way forward" for all Americans.
From BBC • Sep. 9, 2024
The discovery brought to a close a manhunt for the missing inmate, Bradley Gillespie, 50.
From Seattle Times • May 28, 2023
I cannot recall precisely what I said, but I remember showing Miss Kenton out of my pantry quite firmly and the episode was thus brought to a close.
From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro
