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culminating

[kuhl-muh-ney-ting] / ˈkʌl məˌneɪ tɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
climactic
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As the 2025 winner of the Emanuel R. Freedman scholarship from the Overseas Press Club Foundation, Jared reported from Panama on the U.S.-China rivalry, culminating in an in-depth report for Politico Magazine.

From The Wall Street Journal

The 30-year-old American had a fairytale run in Melbourne 12 months ago, culminating in her lifting the first Grand Slam trophy of her career.

From BBC

One act from the top five of the BBC's Sound of 2026 will be announced on Radio 1 and BBC News every day this week, culminating with the winner on Friday.

From BBC

Khawaja, 39, announced his retirement on Friday, culminating a career where it began after making his debut at the Sydney Cricket Ground in 2011, also against England.

From Barron's

It would be an 88th Test for the classy left-hander, culminating a career where it began after making his debut at the Sydney Cricket Ground in 2011, also against England.

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