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Recent Examples of culminate
Here is a look at the Night 2 card, which will culminate with the Undisputed WWE Championship match between Cody Rhodes and John Cena.
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Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
The killing of officer Osmar Rodarte last month rattled the city and department, culminating in a celebration of life last Tuesday that drew many law enforcement and community members to the site of the service near Wheatland.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2025
During the pair’s arraignment on Monday, St. Clair County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Joshua Sparling alleged the suspects abused Matthew for years, culminating in his eventual death, ClickOnDetroit and WPHM reported.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025
The festivities culminate with a traditional cricket match between teams from east and west Bermuda that has all the islanders rooting for one team or another.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2025
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Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
The killing of officer Osmar Rodarte last month rattled the city and department, culminating in a celebration of life last Tuesday that drew many law enforcement and community members to the site of the service near Wheatland.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2025
During the pair’s arraignment on Monday, St. Clair County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Joshua Sparling alleged the suspects abused Matthew for years, culminating in his eventual death, ClickOnDetroit and WPHM reported.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025
The festivities culminate with a traditional cricket match between teams from east and west Bermuda that has all the islanders rooting for one team or another.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for culminate
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McDermott and Josh Hopkins, who plays a lawman on the tail of the fugitive duo, talk about completing the film and honoring Hutchins' memory.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
1 May 2025
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Nichol completed a master’s degree in mathematics and computer science from the University of Oxford in 2013, and a DPhil in computer science in 2017.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Woods finishes at 9-over 153, the highest 36-hole total of his career.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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But Libby's post pointed out that the athlete finished fifth in a boys' competition, just two years earlier.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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The video concludes as the officer handcuffs Battle.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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The events will conclude with the beginning of the Novemdiales, a symbolic and procedural period of nine days of prayer, mourning and remembrance.—
Gabriele Regalbuto,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Some cardinals want to be crowned but fail to win the college over.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
21 Apr. 2025
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Following a truly epic performance from both contestants, RuPaul crowned Onya the winner of Season 17—naming her America's Next Drag Superstar.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Apr. 2025
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The story will climax in a bridge scene, one in which contact is made with the entity.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2025
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Plots sometimes climax with a singular instance of physical touch, the kind that might seem mundane for those of us fortunate to be regularly hugged, kissed, nudged, and so on.—
Audrey Wollen,
Harpers Magazine,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Culminate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/culminate. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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