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Before this year ends vs before this year end

The correct phrase is 'before this year ends.' The verb 'ends' should agree with the subject 'this year,' which is singular. 'End' is incorrect in this context.

Last updated: April 01, 2024 • 2961 views

Before this year ends

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that something will happen or should be done before the current year comes to a close.

Examples:

  • Let's finish this project before this year ends.
  • I want to achieve my goals before this year ends.
  • We need to make a decision before this year ends.
  • The company plans to launch a new product before this year ends.
  • I hope to travel abroad before this year ends.
  • Most of the operational programmes are expected to be adopted in September and October, which should leave enough time to make the corresponding advance payments before year-end as planned.
  • Just before year-end an amount of EUR 12 million of the paid-in capital was reimbursed to the European Communities.
  • Both Mozilla and Google are expected to deliver several new important features to their browsers before year end, which will put Microsoft under increased pressure.
  • The main amounts relate to Balance of Payments loan agreements signed in 2008 and 2009 but not yet disbursed before year-end (EUR 5,4 billion at 31 December 2009).
  • Now, we were all under pressure to reduce crime before year-end... and he responded poorly to that pressure.
  • The purchase price was ISK 11,6 billion and SAT Holding was to pay for the bonds within 18 months, i.e. before year-end 2010, without any interest being charged during that period.
  • Completion of the transaction is subject to the granting of the required regulatory approvals, it should occur before year end and the purchase price will be paid with available liquidity.
  • Now, we were all under pressure to reduce crime before year-end... and he responded poorly to that pressure.
  • Please submit a list before the year-end.
  • Some replenishment sent before the year end were only registered by the beneficiary bank in 2007.
  • The car will hit dealerships before the year ends.
  • We make it happen before the year ends.
  • Every year kids slip and fall outside Ms. Fatale's classroom right before the year-end statewide exams.
  • Before the year end, the United Colors of Benetton temporary store for children will be replicated at a permanent location in Milan.
  • These are borrowing agreements entered into by the Communities but not yet drawn down before the year-end - there were none at 31 December 2006 or 2005.
  • A few months after the harvest, before the year ends, bottling takes place. Tasting Notes Color: White-gold.
  • We're well aware of your situation, Mr. Reilly, but we need to bring this to your attention before the school year ends.
  • These are lending and equity investment agreements entered into by the Commission and ECSC in liquidation (not covered by the RAL) but not yet drawn down by the other party before the year-end.
  • There may be signs of where it is all leading before the year-end, but in any event we are totally ready to take off.
  • Later on, before the year end, the Commission will start a public consultation procedure in order to pave the way for the new Culture Programme for 2014 onwards.

before this year end

This phrase is incorrect in English.

  • Most of the operational programmes are expected to be adopted in September and October, which should leave enough time to make the corresponding advance payments before year-end as planned.
  • Just before year-end an amount of EUR 12 million of the paid-in capital was reimbursed to the European Communities.
  • Both Mozilla and Google are expected to deliver several new important features to their browsers before year end, which will put Microsoft under increased pressure.
  • The main amounts relate to Balance of Payments loan agreements signed in 2008 and 2009 but not yet disbursed before year-end (EUR 5,4 billion at 31 December 2009).
  • Now, we were all under pressure to reduce crime before year-end... and he responded poorly to that pressure.
  • The purchase price was ISK 11,6 billion and SAT Holding was to pay for the bonds within 18 months, i.e. before year-end 2010, without any interest being charged during that period.
  • Completion of the transaction is subject to the granting of the required regulatory approvals, it should occur before year end and the purchase price will be paid with available liquidity.
  • Now, we were all under pressure to reduce crime before year-end... and he responded poorly to that pressure.
  • Please submit a list before the year-end.
  • Some replenishment sent before the year end were only registered by the beneficiary bank in 2007.
  • The car will hit dealerships before the year ends.
  • We make it happen before the year ends.
  • Every year kids slip and fall outside Ms. Fatale's classroom right before the year-end statewide exams.
  • Before the year end, the United Colors of Benetton temporary store for children will be replicated at a permanent location in Milan.
  • These are borrowing agreements entered into by the Communities but not yet drawn down before the year-end - there were none at 31 December 2006 or 2005.
  • A few months after the harvest, before the year ends, bottling takes place. Tasting Notes Color: White-gold.
  • We're well aware of your situation, Mr. Reilly, but we need to bring this to your attention before the school year ends.
  • These are lending and equity investment agreements entered into by the Commission and ECSC in liquidation (not covered by the RAL) but not yet drawn down by the other party before the year-end.
  • There may be signs of where it is all leading before the year-end, but in any event we are totally ready to take off.
  • Later on, before the year end, the Commission will start a public consultation procedure in order to pave the way for the new Culture Programme for 2014 onwards.

Alternatives:

  • before this year ends
  • before the end of this year
  • before the year is over
  • before the year comes to a close
  • before the year concludes

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