loose end

Example Sentences

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When the goonies discover their hiding place, the Fratellis plot to snuff out this loose end, causing them to literally dig deeper into the house with the criminals hot on their trail.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2025

When Luthen fails, it’s left to Kleya to tie up his final loose end and then deliver vital information to the rebels on Yavin.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2025

"We're tying up that loose end as we speak."

From BBC • Jan. 16, 2025

This left him at a loose end, as he’d already decided to take a break from commercial directing to focus on feature films.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 7, 2023

“Grandma, there's a loose end in my mind.”

From "A Long Way from Chicago" by Richard Peck