wind up

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Patients can wind up on the hook for big charges if insurers deny the claims or pay out less than what’s billed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

But don’t be surprised if you wind up with only a handful of shares—if you’re lucky.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

This year could wind up being historic for the IPO market, at least by cash raised.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

If you’re lucky, not too much of the medicine will wind up dripping down your adorable creature’s chin.

From Slate • May 17, 2026

“I might wind up at school here, with you. In a way, I hope I don’t get accepted so I don’t have to choose.”

From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman