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

From Barron's • Jan. 17, 2026

The case of Chinese asylum-seeker Guan Heng is coming to a head on Monday, and it is a chance for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to exert some moral leadership and strategic sense.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026

What seems clear is that the long running crisis at Thames Water is coming to a head in the near future.

From BBC • Sep. 2, 2025

These struggles have been coming to a head for years.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 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