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pinnacle

[pin-uh-kuhl] / ˈpɪn ə kəl /


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The film, which stars Jackson’s nephew Jaafar Jackson, follows the “Thriller” hitmaker from his early career leading the Jackson Five to reaching pinnacle star status in the late ’80s.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Colbert ascended to the pinnacle of US late-night TV when he was named host of the CBS flagship, shedding the character and employing his own voice.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

It’s a pinnacle day for earnings, with all eyes on the tech sector as Nvidia earnings come after the close.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

The teenager had just beaten the great Serena Williams and, at 19 years old, reached the pinnacle of tennis.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

I followed the trail two miles through the valley and up on to the summit of a high pinnacle called Fourth Mountain.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson




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