culminate

Example Sentences

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It culminated with the burning of a replica galley - a Viking long ship - that the main squad had built themselves throughout the year.

From BBC

The breakout sparked a crisis that culminated in the dismissal of the interior minister.

From Barron's

An Achilles tendon injury had already robbed Borthwick of Bath's Will Stuart, whose rapid improvement last season culminated with selection to the British and Irish Lions tour to Australia.

From BBC

Nine difficult months spent waiting for the day to finally culminated Wednesday night with Arenas roaring into the lane, with just one defender standing between him and the hoop.

From Los Angeles Times

The victory over their New York rivals at Madison Square Garden followed a dismal run of four straight losses that culminated with a 114-97 drubbing by Dallas on Monday.

From Barron's