climax

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At one point near the play’s tragic climax, Willy is feverishly planting seeds in the backyard, but Elliott gives no credibility to any of his character’s actions.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

For another horror film, one with less demonstrated interest in getting under the audience’s skin, this kitchen-sink climax could make for a memorable final act.

From Salon • Mar. 15, 2026

The wheelchair curling tournament comes to its climax with the mixed team final at 14:05.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

The climax finds the main characters pursuing a preposterous plot to secure their futures through a desperate plan to steal government vouchers and bid for an oil company.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

At the climax of its monumental opening chorus, with two adult choirs and a double-sized orchestra already in full sway, Bach introduces a new, majestically slower tune on top of the entire structure.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall