end up
Britishverb
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(copula) to become eventually; turn out to be
he ended up a thief
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(intr) to arrive, esp by a circuitous or lengthy route or process
he ended up living in New Zealand
Example Sentences
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There have been times when they get bored and want to try something different and change it, but they always end up having a bad show that takes them back to the original concept.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026
Women like Sylvia can go through the whole day without hearing what their body needs, and then end up eating in a trance at night.
From Slate ● Sep. 23, 2026
His boycott threat could end up being a blow to tournament organisers.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
“This is a rampant issue in our society, and I end up talking to people all over the place that that is a top issue for them in their life,” Hines added.
From Salon ● Sep. 21, 2026
My mind can dream about literally anything—and I end up dreaming about a worm.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
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