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title: "At the End vs. In the End"
description: "Use at the end when talking about an end of something, whether it is physical or metaphorical. Use in the end as a synonym for the adverb finally."
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# At the End vs. In the End

Use **at the end** when talking about an end of something, whether it is physical or metaphorical. Use **in the end** as a synonym for the adverb **finally**.

### Examples

1. With this option enabled, Veeam Backup & Replication will remove data from backup files on the target backup repository [at the end of every synchronization cycle]{.mdhl-correct}.
2. If there is only one screenshot that illustrates the operation, place it [at the end of the topic]{.mdhl-correct}. 
3. [In the end]{.mdhl-correct}, pass the .XML file as the POST body request.