Beginning
Beginning noun - The point at which something begins.
Dropping
Dropping noun - The act of putting an end to something planned or previously agreed to.
Usage example: the dropping of an act from the talent show should bring it in on time
Both words in one sentence
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The Cameo: Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Lucy McClane, who appears at the very beginning and very end of the film (dropping off and picking up John — and eventually Jack — from the airport).
Source: Film / A Good Day to Die Hard -
Oblivious to Hints: At the beginning of the story Shinji finally finds out that Asuka had been constantly dropping hints, and he missed every one.
Source: Fanfic / A Crown of Stars -
Last Episode Theme Reprise: After dropping it for the past several seasons, the original theme song was played over the beginning and end of the final episode.
Source: Series / ER
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