end up
phrasal verb
ended up; ending up; ends up
: to reach or come to a place, condition, or situation that was not planned or expected
The book ended up in the trash.
He didn't want to end up like his father.
She ended up a rich woman.
He ended up (living) in a nursing home.
The movie we wanted to see was sold out so we ended up seeing a different one.
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Of course, the gang ends up having to partner with Coco to solve their biggest mystery yet.
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Samantha Allen, Them, 15 Oct. 2024
The generative AI could end up portraying the candidate in a quite unflattering and mischaracterized manner.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
Despite worries of a slowing EV market in 2024, September ended up setting records for sales of electric vehicles, according to a recent report from intelligence firm Rho Motion.
—Greg McKenna, Fortune Asia, 15 Oct. 2024
Despite the mutual admiration, Brooks ended up going with Stefani, who said her new team member’s voice reminded was pleasantly reminiscent of her favorite 1970s singers.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2024
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Samantha Allen, Them, 15 Oct. 2024
The generative AI could end up portraying the candidate in a quite unflattering and mischaracterized manner.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
Despite worries of a slowing EV market in 2024, September ended up setting records for sales of electric vehicles, according to a recent report from intelligence firm Rho Motion.
—Greg McKenna, Fortune Asia, 15 Oct. 2024
Despite the mutual admiration, Brooks ended up going with Stefani, who said her new team member’s voice reminded was pleasantly reminiscent of her favorite 1970s singers.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2024
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“End up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/end%20up. Accessed 22 Oct. 2024.
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