in the end

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: after all, ultimately
will surely succeed in the end

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But in the end, character is best defined by doing the right thing even when no one is looking. — Forbes Books Press Release Official, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 So in the end, Sally's vision came to life, Christina's hair looked perfect, and no one got fired. — Instyle Editors, InStyle, 2 July 2026 Workers were seen skimming the surface of the pool in the end nearest the World War II Memorial. — Drew Pittock, USA Today, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for in the end

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“In the end.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20end. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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