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culminate

[kuhl-muh-neyt] / ˈkʌl məˌneɪt /


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How it all unraveled, culminating in FBI raids on the superintendent.

From Los Angeles Times

The film’s big ending — where Andie finds Blane alone and ashamed at prom and decides to take him back, culminating in their final kiss — wasn’t part of the final script.

From Salon

Kasper Schmeichel, 39, has been under intense scrutiny after a series of errors, culminating in last week's slack performance in the home defeat by Stuttgart.

From BBC

Throughout the term, each team completes 10 assignments together, culminating in a team-based final project.

From The Wall Street Journal

With exhilarating charisma, stage energy and impassioned lyrics, Senegalese musician Sahad has created a unique body of work from a kaleidoscope of influences, culminating in his new pan-African album.

From Barron's