culminated

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The episode culminated in staged chaos as guests participated in dismantling and destroying the set, a symbolic gesture that echoed Colbert’s CBS farewell but in a stripped-down, community-access aesthetic rather than a network production environment.

From Salon • May 23, 2026

The advocate said: "He made poor decision after poor decision which has culminated in where he is now."

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Elon Musk has lost his court battle against OpenAI and Microsoft after months of legal back-and-forth culminated in a speedy trial.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

Washington's enthusiasm culminated in a late‑2024 visit to Lobito by President Joe Biden, a first for Angola after Barack Obama in 2015.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

“Oh I suppose not,” she sighed, and she sat down to watch their chess match, which culminated in an exciting checkmate of Ron’s, involving a couple of recklessly brave pawns and a very violent bishop.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling