end
verb
to make something reach its final point
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To bring an end to something
wind up
to end something
round off
to end something in a satisfactory way
wind down
to end, or to finish something gradually
call a halt (to something)
to end something, often by a formal or official decision
squelch
verb
to stop someone or something that is causing you trouble, especially by taking firm action against them
vocal fry
a speech habit in which a speaker lowers their voice at the end of a sentence
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a mineral which is mined in a place where there is armed conflict, and sold to help pay for weapons
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