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

Emma Stone had a major loose end to tie up backstage Sunday after winning her second Academy Award.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2024

One loose end, Sasselov acknowledges, is that RAO has only been shown to lead to the synthesis of two of RNA’s four nucleotides, cytosine and uracil.

From Science Magazine • Jun. 13, 2023

Kutti said Freeman was “a loose end for a party that needs to tidy up,” according to Willis.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 2, 2022

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

From "A Long Way from Chicago" by Richard Peck