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There's no end to it (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

eternity

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'end to it' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both states of affairs as well as being singular nouns.
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(Other definitions for eternity that I've seen before include "Entirety (anag.)" , "Endless duration" , "Perpetuity" , "Endless period" , "I try teen (anag.)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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