Choose the option in which the usage of the word is incorrect or inappropriate: end

A. At the end of the day, ethical considerations often outweigh purely economic benefits in long-term strategic planning.
B. The government announced its firm intention to put an end to the widespread practice of tax evasion.
C. Despite considerable effort, many individuals in low-income brackets struggle to make their ends meet each month.
D. After weeks of intense negotiations, the protracted dispute finally came to an end with a mutually agreeable resolution.