Example Sentences

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The story will climax in a bridge scene, one in which contact is made with the entity.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2025

The peloton will reach the Alps on Saturday during Stage 14 to the ski station of Morzine Les Portes du Soleil that will climax with the ascent of the Col de Joux Plane.

From Washington Times • Jul. 14, 2023

Now, figure skating’s latest rivalry will climax at the Beijing Games next month, when three-time reigning world champion Nathan Chen once more faces two-time defending Olympic champion Yuzuru Hanyu at the Capital Indoor Stadium.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 25, 2022

At one point, he is hoisted up to the famous rooftop where the story will climax with a lunchtime concert for the ages.

From Salon • Dec. 1, 2021

The downiest, dearest ones that ever grew, I think this trouble will climax cap!

From Memories and Anecdotes by Sanborn, Kate