winds up
Example Sentences
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But I’ve come to love how Mitchell nailed being a nocturnal 20-something who winds up somewhere unpredictable whenever he leaves the apartment.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
Maddie winds up in the hospital after cardiac arrest, a condition she’s far too young for.
From Salon ● Aug. 8, 2026
She ditches Jessie, who winds up on a farm that was once the home of her former owner, Emily.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 18, 2026
It genuinely could come down to the advice of whoever he winds up playing golf with next.
From Slate ● Feb. 21, 2026
He winds up his arm and throws the crab well beyond the reach of chicken on string.
From "Shouting at the Rain" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt
