brought to a close
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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
The inquiry will also look at whether a prior investigation by the Royal Military Police called Operation Northmoor, which was brought to a close in July 2019 with no charges, was inadequate.
From BBC • Feb. 20, 2024
"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
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
