brought to a close

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

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

"My position is clear, and has been made clear to the U.S. administration, that it is time that this matter be brought to a close."

From Reuters • Nov. 30, 2022

The sentencings brought to a close the Justice Department’s criminal prosecution of the four ex-Minneapolis officers involved in Floyd’s death.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 24, 2022

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