1.   Our conversations ended with him saying he would try to be more understanding.

2.   And when the conversation had ended, one difference was clear.

3.   Before the one-hour conversation ends, the others agree.

4.   But, usually, the conversation ends quickly.

5.   By the time the conversation had ended, Shanken practically had Fidel resuming his cigar habit after several years of abstention.

6.   His animated conversation usually ended with an explosive giggle, but a stranger sensed some inner pain.

7.   His father had an agitated tone to his voice, and the conversation ended abruptly.

8.   The conversation ended.

9.   The conversation more or less ended there.

10.   The conversation then ended abruptly.