beginning and end
Example Sentences
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Such walkouts frequently have a beginning and end date, but Local 99’s strike would be open-ended — which means school would be indefinitely closed by the three-union solidarity walkout.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
When I visited, at least, it played—mercifully—only at the beginning and end, not throughout.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 11, 2025
They did formal interviews at the beginning and end of that car ride, but for most of the trip they just chatted and got to know each other.
From Slate • Jun. 25, 2025
This is usually done at the beginning and end of altitude training.
From BBC • Jan. 27, 2025
The tunnels snake around Sing Sing, joining the various buildings, and at the beginning and end of each—sometimes even in the middle—there is a locked gate.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
