climax
Example Sentences
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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
"We start with the climax," explained actor An Chae-hee, who plays the female lead.
From BBC • Feb. 27, 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
He was also one of Morocco's superstars during the Africa Cup of Nations, with the host team making it to the final where they lost in a chaotic climax to the tournament to Senegal.
From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026
The feeling seemed to be gathering toward a climax of some kind, a rush of movement around them so fierce it was almost deafening.
From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older
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