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tie up loose ends



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The film’s refusal to tie up loose ends has already inspired comparisons to Bong Joon Ho’s “Memories of Murder” and David Fincher’s “Zodiac,” two of modern cinema’s great cold-case classics.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2023

The Wall Street Journal reported that the second grand jury appeared to be an "effort to tie up loose ends."

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2023

On Monday, the committee will meet in person to tie up loose ends, and a final report is expected to be released to the public shortly thereafter.

From Slate • Dec. 18, 2022

The oddly named phenomenon forces traders to tie up loose ends in contracts they hold.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 12, 2022

But first I have to tie up loose ends.

From "Paper Towns" by John Green




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