the beginning of the end
noun phrase
: the start of a series of events that leads to the end
The argument marked the beginning of the end of their marriage.
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Good morning from Denver, The plate appearances that began the first two innings were either going to portend a big night for the Padres or signal the beginning of the end.
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Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2026
Orlovsky, a former NFL quarterback, said that was the beginning of the end for Pickens in Dallas.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2026
With the future of the controversial tour under threat, a change in Saudi Arabia’s investment priorities could spell the beginning of the end for its sporting soft power.
—Will Barker, TheWeek, 17 Apr. 2026
Magyar’s victory was a stunning result and is being seen by some as the beginning of the end for this generation of populist politics in Europe.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2026
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Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2026
Orlovsky, a former NFL quarterback, said that was the beginning of the end for Pickens in Dallas.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2026
With the future of the controversial tour under threat, a change in Saudi Arabia’s investment priorities could spell the beginning of the end for its sporting soft power.
—Will Barker, TheWeek, 17 Apr. 2026
Magyar’s victory was a stunning result and is being seen by some as the beginning of the end for this generation of populist politics in Europe.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for the beginning of the end
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“The beginning of the end.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20beginning%20of%20the%20end. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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