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culminating

[kuhl-muh-nay-ting] / ˈkʌl məˌneɪ tɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
climactic
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The task for Burnham is to meld these snapshots into a compelling and coherent narrative, culminating in a vision of the Britain he wants to see a decade from now.

From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026

Zellmer spent more than two decades at Porsche, now also part of the VW Group, culminating in a stint leading the sports-car brand’s North American business through a period of strong growth in the 2010s.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026

John: I would like to thank David for what he achieved for the club as a player and then coach with two decent seasons culminating in European football.

From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026

Aztecs quarterback Jayden Denegal struggled in the opener, passing for 137 yards and an interception, culminating in a 46.8 rating.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2026

States organized by or modeled on that Zhou Dynasty of North China spread to South China during the first millennium B.C., culminating in China’s political unification under the Qin Dynasty in 221 B.C.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond




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