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pinnacle

[pin-uh-kuhl] / ˈpɪn ə kəl /


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The film, which stars Jackson’s nephew Jaafar Jackson, follows the “Thriller” hitmaker from his early career leading the Jackson Five to reaching pinnacle star status in the late ’80s.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Little over a decade later, they will stand across the net from each other at the pinnacle of the sport.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Colbert ascended to the pinnacle of US late-night TV when he was named host of the CBS flagship, shedding the character and employing his own voice.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

It’s a pinnacle day for earnings, with all eyes on the tech sector as Nvidia earnings come after the close.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

It was no secret that since he was a boy, my dad had lusted after cars, and the pinnacle of his obsession would have been to own one.

From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez




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