wind up

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Likewise, successful small-caps of all stripes eventually wind up in indexes like the S&P 500, making that a safer option for long-term investors.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

She especially didn’t expect to wind up pitching New York City’s government on litter mitigation and revamping the bridge’s appearance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

The teams could wind up facing each other again in the regional playoffs, but this night was Robinson’s to savor.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 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’d probably wind up falling forty feet and breaking twenty-seven bones or something.

From "Hello, Universe" by Erin Entrada Kelly