Sentence examples for end a sequence from inspiring English sources

They reckoned without Ireland's desire – with Paul O'Connell inevitably in the vanguard – to end a sequence of four straight defeats to England dating back to 2011.

For Wales, Thomas will equal the Bristol lock Gareth Llewellyn's national record of 92 caps as his side seek to end a sequence of five straight defeats.

Grimsby may still be waiting to end a sequence of 74 years without a victory here but the point the bottom club gleaned with plenty of merit could have greater repercussions at the other end of the table.

And Spittal struck on 79 minutes to end a sequence of nine games without a win for Mixu Paatelainen's men.

Gareth McAuley and Romelu Lukaku scored late goals as West Brom pinched a remarkable victory at Liverpool to end a sequence of six games without a win.

Scotland are aiming to end a sequence of four home losses when the autumn Test series begins against Argentina on Saturday.

Hull are moving in the opposite direction after ending a sequence of nine defeats and a draw against Villa.

Her more disciplined approach was justly rewarded by her 7-5 6-4 victory, which ended a sequence of five defeats by her sister in grand-slam finals, including the losses in the 2002 and 2003 Wimbledon title matches.

Citroen's one-two also ended a sequence of seven straight wins in the World Rally series for Volkswagen.

The draw ensured that QPR, who next travel to Arsenal, ended a sequence of three defeats.

Ending a sequence with the same elements found in the beginning is a technique found in Latin and Greek poetry to provide a sense of closure.