denouement
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We now have a denouement at Celtic Park on Saturday, a straight shootout between leaders Hearts and chasers Celtic.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
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
Even Ernest seemed terrified of the plan’s inevitable denouement.
From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
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