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
The discovery brought to a close a manhunt for the missing inmate, Bradley Gillespie, 50.
From Seattle Times • May 28, 2023
It was one of the few ironic remarks Phineas ever made, and with it he quietly brought to a close all his special inventions which had carried us through the winter.
From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles
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