come to a head

Example Sentences

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It’s come to a head lately as housebuilding in the U.K. has reached record lows.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

Eventually, though, this will all come to a head.

From Slate • Feb. 25, 2025

That seeming contradiction is slated to come to a head this year.

From Salon • Jan. 15, 2025

The issue will again come to a head Oct.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 17, 2024

Restless horses champ at their bits; they don’t “chomp.” come to a head.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner