denouement
Example Sentences
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After the film’s first screening, Weinstein demanded it be rewritten and reshot with a happy ending—but Stoppard fought to keep his denouement of “love lost, inspiration gained.”
In a starred review, Publishers Weekly wrote “Alternating past and present chapters build toward a gripping denouement as nicely chosen details bring each character vividly to life. This showcases Ware’s gifts to the fullest.”
From Seattle Times
Now, as that probe nears its denouement, Bragg is seeking to reassure his 1,600 employees in the face of increasing hostility from Trump and his supporters.
From Seattle Times
These detailed pictures of a dying star’s denouement, when it forges heavy elements and generates copious dust, can help scientists refine their understanding of this foundational process.
From Scientific American
To other women, the governor’s denouement was a victory, proof of the durability of the Me Too era, driving home a point that no one — and no man — is beyond reproach.
From New York Times
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