Example Sentences

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In the final act, which culminates in Christie’s hotly anticipated fall runway show, Riley successfully closes the circle.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

But even if we’re meant to view our woolly antagonists as sheeple, after a fashion, “The Sheep Detectives” culminates on an optimistic note for both the four-legged and the two.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

The tentative agreement culminates more than two years of contract negotiations and several one-day and multi-day strikes.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

The three countries, along with the Netherlands and Iceland, pulled out of this year's event in Vienna, which kicks off on Tuesday and culminates in Saturday's grand final.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

His embarrassment would have pleased me, but once he recovered, there would be that awkward period that sometimes culminates in a handshake.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris