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as in limitation
a real or imaginary point beyond which a person or thing cannot go I've reached the termination of my patience with you kids

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Recent Examples on the Web Drive Oak Creek Canyon Sedona marks the termination point of one of the most beloved scenic roads in the state. Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 18 Oct. 2024 In the statement, O'Connor emphasized that no employee was threatened with termination for leaving. Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2024 What started with much promise ended less than two years later with a termination of the city deal, a partnership irretrievably split, and a lot still dotted with weeds. Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 14 Oct. 2024 His latest move in his quest for the CEO’s termination: replacing the entire board. Ikram Mohamed, Chicago Tribune, 17 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for termination 

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“Termination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/termination. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.

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