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culminate

[kuhl-muh-neyt] / ˈkʌl məˌneɪt /


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Sometimes these culminate into a special certification that can be added to your résumé.

From Barron's • Feb. 7, 2026

While the plot failed to enlist enough support from the military to go ahead, it did culminate in the storming of government buildings by Bolsonaro's supporters on 8 January 2023.

From BBC • Dec. 25, 2025

That her quest will culminate in the mountains of northern Italy just two months from now will make it must-watch television and social media video.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2025

“We continue to expect that the year will culminate in what we hope will be quite a strong year-end in quarter four.”

From MarketWatch • Nov. 5, 2025

Thus commencing a cycle that can only culminate in further anger and distress.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote




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