wind up

Example Sentences

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Within two days after it was hung, gusts of wind up to 50 mph prompted organizers to lower the flag last Wednesday as the National Weather Service declared a wind advisory for the area.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

But don’t be surprised if you wind up with only a handful of shares—if you’re lucky.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

In fact, getting into the business of shooting satellites into low-Earth-orbit had always been a good way to wind up in bankruptcy.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

This year could wind up being historic for the IPO market, at least by cash raised.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

A pair of arms wraps around my waist from behind, and judging by how far above the floor my feet wind up, it’s Golly.

From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone