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culminating

[kuhl-muh-nay-ting] / ˈkʌl məˌneɪ tɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
climactic
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“Given that most interested parties have more questions than answers, odds favor defense-policy negotiations continuing into winter rather than culminating this fall,” Kim Wallace at 22V Research said in a note.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 13, 2026

Tuesday's third stage continues the process of releasing batches of offenders serving increasingly long sentences - culminating next June with those serving more than 12 years.

From BBC ● Nov. 10, 2026

Scientists warn that November and December’s tides will strengthen again, culminating not only in rough, high seas but also heavy expected rains from El Niño.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026

But the backlash has only grown, culminating with the state’s July moratorium on many new projects to study regulation.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

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

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen


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