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denouement

[dey-noo-mahn] / ˌdeɪ nuˈmɑ̃ /


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The novel’s satisfying denouement is assured when a disgraced former colleague of Ben’s, gloriously named Richard Take, accepts the proverbial dagger from Martin.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

Next week the league phase comes to a dramatic denouement with all 18 matches kicking off at the same time.

From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026

Surely, you think, when we get to the denouement, Anderson will put a few words on the screen letting us know if everyone is OK.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 24, 2025

Leslie traces Lennon and McCartney’s friendship from its wide-eyed, teenaged origins through its tragic denouement.

From Salon • Apr. 10, 2025

Because of his high score, Gligoric was already assured a berth in the Candidates, so he could easily offer Fischer an early “grandmaster draw” and coast to a successful denouement.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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