came to a head
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Tensions between the neighbors allegedly came to a head Sunday when the actor and his sons rode their motorbikes through the neighborhood, TMZ reported.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026
Things came to a head in the early 1840s when the case became a family battle over Julia’s citizenship.
From Slate • Mar. 18, 2026
It came to a head in May 2025.
From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026
Israel's concerns came to a head during an unprecedented war between the two longtime adversaries in June last year.
From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026
Things came to a head in March 1597, when the King cut off Tycho’s annual pension.
From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin
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