wind up

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The retail pullback may reflect a broader uncertainty about the war’s escalation and a possible economic slowdown if the conflict doesn’t wind up soon.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

They drink wine, they joke about the hidden spy bugs in their apartments and they wonder openly how they’ll know when it’s time to flee their beloved homeland before they wind up in prison.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

Prices rose sharply in Asia as well, where most LNG shipments from the Persian Gulf wind up.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

Many of these companies are Nvidia customers, or customers of customers, and a good portion of those investments will wind up in Nvidia’s pockets.

From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026

“I couldn’t imagine how horrible it would be to wind up stuck in a place like this,” Julia said.

From "100 Sideways Miles" by Andrew Smith