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culminate

[kuhl-muh-neyt] / ˈkʌl məˌneɪt /


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The rituals culminate on the 10th day of the month Muharram, which this year falls on June 26.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 22, 2026

George H. W. Bush's February 1989 visit was overshadowed by growing calls for democratic reform in China that would culminate in massive protests and a bloody crackdown later that year.

From Barron's May 15, 2026

Still, many controllers opt out of what they describe as an onerous examination process that could culminate in losing their careers.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 23, 2026

All of that will culminate on Saturday night in the quirky Cortina Curling Stadium, first built as an open-air venue to host the 1956 Games.

From BBC Feb. 20, 2026

Occasionally one of her infatuations would culminate in a lunch or coffee date, an encounter on which she would pin all her hopes but which would lead to nothing.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri

Most of all, the high-fantasy storyline, which culminates in an exciting battle between the duke’s army and an icebound civilization that shelters Ildr and Paul, is good fun.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

After Wimbledon, the season switches to the North American hard court swing which culminates at the US Open between 30 August and 13 September.

From BBC Jul. 4, 2026

In the final act, which culminates in Christie’s hotly anticipated fall runway show, Riley successfully closes the circle.

From Salon May 22, 2026

“Choo Choo Revue” culminates in a look toward the future.

From Los Angeles Times May 20, 2026

The clash culminates several weeks after Enrique arrives, when Maria Isabel telephones collect and her call is rejected because some of the immigrants in the trailer do not know who she is.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario

According to Page Six, the model’s essay in the Cut had publishers champing at the bit in a 12-way bidding war that culminated in the hefty pay day.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 11, 2026

Worries about a bubble in the housing market grew in Greenspan’s last years as Fed chair and culminated in the 2008 financial crisis.

From MarketWatch Jun. 22, 2026

The celebrations culminated with a Red Arrows flypast, watched by the Royal Family from the balcony at Buckingham Palace.

From BBC Jun. 13, 2026

His campaign to combine companies and rationalize industries culminated in U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 12, 2026

The mass action campaign culminated in a general strike on August 3 and 4 in support of the ANC’s negotiation demands and in protest against state-supported violence.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

But even with their struggles, culminating in an 82-64 loss to Seattle on July 6, the Sparks responded well with consecutive home wins against Indiana and Chicago.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 14, 2026

It is shaping up to be a huge weekend in New York, with July 4 celebrations culminating in a massive fireworks show, and World Cup action scheduled for July 5.

From Barron's Jul. 1, 2026

It comes after several attacks in and around the Strait of Hormuz, culminating in both nations accusing each other of violating their ceasefire.

From BBC Jun. 29, 2026

That triggered an Israeli response, culminating in a ferocious campaign that felled much of Hezbollah’s leadership.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 22, 2026

With difficulty, the Captain persuaded his friend to let him drive and then began their hair-raising trip from Le Havre to Paris, culminating in a cross-city ride at the busiest time of the afternoon.

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson




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