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Recent Examples of culminate
This culminated in Trump and his family launching World Liberty Financial, a venture dedicated to trading in this space with the hopes of amassing $300 million in token sales.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
Those struggles culminated last Saturday in rainy Seattle, where Moss threw three interceptions, including one that sparked a go-ahead, fourth-quarter scoring drive for the Huskies.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
Those efforts culminated in the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol by Trump supporters.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
Feeding into Milioti’s volatile performance, her costumes chart a journey from obedient heiress to homicidal mob boss, culminating in her violent retribution against Oz in the show’s penultimate episode.
—Gavia Baker-Whitelaw, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
Those struggles culminated last Saturday in rainy Seattle, where Moss threw three interceptions, including one that sparked a go-ahead, fourth-quarter scoring drive for the Huskies.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
Those efforts culminated in the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol by Trump supporters.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
Feeding into Milioti’s volatile performance, her costumes chart a journey from obedient heiress to homicidal mob boss, culminating in her violent retribution against Oz in the show’s penultimate episode.
—Gavia Baker-Whitelaw, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for culminate
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The singer’s body had previously been held by local authorities in order to complete toxicology and other lab tests to determine his cause of death.Thomas Smith, Billboard, 20 Nov. 2024
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Harris Bolden was nominated by Democrats to complete a four-year term after being appointed to replace retiring Justice Bridget McCormack.Darcie Moran, Detroit Free Press, 20 Nov. 2024
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The Demons finished 7-4 in their first season back in 4A. Next week: Heritage at Pueblo West, TBA Want more sports news?Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 17 Nov. 2024
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Polar Semiconductor was the first to finish negotiations and finalize its agreement.Britney Nguyen, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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In September, the District Court of Nuremberg-Fürth dismissed Adidas’ case, ruling that the claims of trademark infringement and unfair competition were unfounded, and concluding that the differences between the two logos were significant enough to prevent consumer confusion.Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 22 Nov. 2024
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The Justice Department in June concluded a 3-year investigation into the Phoenix Police Department.Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Canary-yellow Hezbollah flags ring the mosque’s rooftop, crowning a façade of brilliant blue tiles, which, on a recent visit, shimmered in a cool November sun.Rania Abouzeid, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2024
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Athletes accumulate points across the organization’s events, with the winner crowned Snow League World Champion at the end of the season.Brian Steinberg, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
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Without spoiling it, the story also climaxes with a literal disconnection of service, reemphasizing the theme of isolation.Dan Schindel, Vulture, 21 June 2024
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And the overall structure of the scene — a long, gradually escalating confrontation that climaxes with a mind-blowing new piece of information — has been mimicked in films as varied as Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, The Matrix, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, and Captain America: The Winter Soldier.Vikram Murthi, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2024
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“Culminate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/culminate. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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