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culminating

[kuhl-muh-ney-ting] / ˈkʌl məˌneɪ tɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
climactic
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And so Robinson and England were once again set on convergent paths, culminating in his comeback for the ages on day one of the first Test against New Zealand.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

The World Cup is fast approaching, and bigger than ever, with 104 matches spread over 16 North American cities across 39 days — all culminating in New Jersey.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026

A string of U.S. jobs data during the week, culminating in Friday’s key nonfarm payrolls report for May, will provide the highlight of the week in terms of economic data.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Route 66 has its tendrils throughout SoCal, and especially in the L.A. area, winding through Pasadena, West Hollywood and culminating in Santa Monica.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

The long layoff from racing, culminating in a week stuck itching in the barn, took its toll.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand




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