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at the end of the day

[at thee end uhv thuh dey] / ˌæt ði ˈɛnd əv ðə ˈdeɪ /


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But at the end of the day, she said, people need to relax and remember that what’s at stake is just a tournament trophy.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 15, 2026

"I want to bring this discussion to mission teams, because, at the end of the day, it's not theoretical -- it's a reality that we're going to go there," Sinibaldi said.

From Science Daily Jul. 13, 2026

"They can try to hedge their bets, but at the end of the day, they don't have anywhere better to go."

From BBC Jul. 5, 2026

The listing agent notes that the property is particularly well-suited to those who work in high-pressure environments—and seek a sanctuary to return to at the end of the day.

From MarketWatch Jul. 2, 2026

He slipped the nickels into his right-hand pocket, to jingle as he walked home at the end of the day, the pocket sagging against his thigh.

From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago




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