climax

Example Sentences

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At one point near the play’s tragic climax, Willy is feverishly planting seeds in the backyard, but Elliott gives no credibility to any of his character’s actions.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

As in the climax of a Jane Austen novel, it just feels so right.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

The stylistic bait-and-switch doesn’t just hamper the film’s momentum; it reveals just how silly the entire endeavor up until the climax has been.

From Salon • Mar. 15, 2026

"We start with the climax," explained actor An Chae-hee, who plays the female lead.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

At last the recording in Finny’s mind reached its climax.

From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles