"I think it is too premature and too early for us to say we have come to an end of the pandemic influenza worldwide,".

VOA: standard.2009.12.29

But this was the year many thought that futility would come to an end.

VOA: standard.2010.02.28

Speaking amid tight security, the Indian leader said an era of violence in Kashmir has come to an end, and called on separatist leaders in Kashmir to engage in a dialogue with his government.

VOA: standard.2009.10.28

Democratic Senator Arlen Specter of Virginia saw his 30-year Senate career come crashing to an end Tuesday night, losing to Pennsylvania Congressman Joe Sestak in a Democratic primary vote.

VOA: standard.2010.05.19