wind up
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Plenty of people are brewing themed cocktails to celebrate Halloween, but too often these drinks wind up as tricks instead of treats.
From Slate ● Oct. 30, 2026
How did the greatest team money can buy wind up so flat when the stakes were so high?
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
After its China team’s tête-à-tête with Licht, Reckitt pulled out the stops to go to the social media apps where many Chinese wind up shopping.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026
Renters could also wind up paying more after landlords pass along rising costs, Berner said.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026
It was now Sir Ector’s turn to wind up the proceedings.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
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