I asked if certain ends could justify the means used to acquire them.

The closer he got to the end of the pier the more certain he became that this was the case.

I have, however, certain ends of my own in view.

He has worked for years toward a certain end.

Trying to manipulate the process to benefit certain ends does not always turn out the way you expect it to.

The Shadow's shot had marked the certain end to crime.

But now he would have to let the play unfold to its lumbering and far less certain end.

A room is trained for certain ends - comfort, beauty, convenience.

Obviously they had already accepted their certain violent end.

He adjusted his grip on the item, making certain the pointed end was aimed at the woman.