loose end

Example Sentences

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When the goonies discover their hiding place, the Fratellis plot to snuff out this loose end, causing them to literally dig deeper into the house with the criminals hot on their trail.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2025

One loose end, Sasselov acknowledges, is that RAO has only been shown to lead to the synthesis of two of RNA’s four nucleotides, cytosine and uracil.

From Science Magazine • Jun. 13, 2023

When the net dips, players tug on the loose end of the rope to pull it back up.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 4, 2022

Kutti said Freeman was “a loose end for a party that needs to tidy up,” according to Willis.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 2, 2022

Dayah sweeps Alan’s hair from his hot face; Safaa spreads the loose end of Amin’s grubby headscarf across him for shade.

From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell