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coming to a head

VERB

reach a crisis

Synonyms

WEAK

cap climax conclude culminate end finish wind up

Example Sentences

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Long-simmering tensions between the U.S. and Europe over how to handle content on platforms like TikTok, Instagram and X are coming to a head.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026

If Spurs can get the result they need in Frankfurt, Frank may find some solace, but this carries all the hallmarks of a situation coming to a head with a fierce upcoming fixture list.

From BBC • Jan. 24, 2026

The monthslong drama over the leadership of the Federal Reserve is finally coming to a head.

From Barron's • Jan. 17, 2026

An effort to add 118,000 acres to the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area is coming to a head in Congress.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2025

Whatever was happening, it had Shorty on edge and defensive; things, in Milagro and in Horsethief Shorty Wilson himself, were coming to a head.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols