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culminating

[kuhl-muh-ney-ting] / ˈkʌl məˌneɪ tɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
climactic
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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

A Hollywood ceremony set to feature music from "KPop Demon Hunters" and Conan O'Brien as host will feature several nail-biting reveals, culminating in the announcement of the year's best film, which remains anyone's guess.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 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

Hair crawls all over his head, culminating in a black wiry beard uncoiling in every direction at once.

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson