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culminating

[kuhl-muh-ney-ting] / ˈkʌl məˌneɪ tɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
climactic
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Relations improved after Prime Minister Mark Carney took office last year, culminating with an India visit this month to sign a string of trade deals, and as Canadian authorities downplayed their previous threat assessment.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

Late-night host Conan O’Brien also amplified the persona through recurring skits, culminating in the comedic appearance by Norris himself on O’Brien’s show.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 2026

The demonstrations were over persistent power and water shortages, culminating in the army siding with the demonstrators.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2026

It had been a hectic week, culminating in that weird scene at the emergency room.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen