on end

phrase

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: without a stop or letup
it rained for days on end

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This inhibiting factor has played out so far this hurricane season, with the Atlantic going quiet for weeks on end. — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026 After rashly stealing a man’s cigarette lighter on the subway, Ingeborg trips while making her getaway, resulting in a tibia fracture that threatens to take her out of commission for months on end. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026 Some leave it at letting their kid talk to a chatbot for hours on end, but others go much further. — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 13 Aug. 2026 It’s made with a leak-resistant press-in lid to prevent accidents that ruin your travel outfit and also features reliable insulation that can keep drinks cold for endless hours on end. — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for on end

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“On end.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20end. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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