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culminate

[kuhl-muh-neyt] / ˈkʌl məˌneɪt /


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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

That her quest will culminate in the mountains of northern Italy just two months from now will make it must-watch television and social media video.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2025

The finals weekend in London will start with the sixth-placed northern hemisphere side taking on their southern hemisphere equivalent, and culminate in the two group winners taking each other on for the title.

From BBC • Nov. 17, 2025

“We continue to expect that the year will culminate in what we hope will be quite a strong year-end in quarter four.”

From MarketWatch • Nov. 5, 2025

Thus commencing a cycle that can only culminate in further anger and distress.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote




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