end a run

Frequency: 6.67.9 per million words

To stop a series of events or results.

runVERB + run (noun, series)

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Examples (10)

  • The team's winning run of five games was finally ended by a tough opponent.
  • We need to end this losing run of form quickly if we want to stay in the league.
  • The director decided to end the play's successful run after six months.
  • After a series of disappointing results, the manager vowed to end the run of defeats.
  • The record-breaking run of sunny days was ended by a sudden storm.
  • The company hopes to end its financial run with the launch of a new product.
  • They managed to end the opposing team's undefeated run with a last-minute goal.
  • The politician's campaign run was ended by a scandal.
  • We must end this run of bad luck and focus on positive outcomes.
  • The artist's prolific run of creativity was ended by illness.