end up
phrasal verb
ended up; ending up; ends up
: to reach or come to a place, condition, or situation that was not planned or expected
The book ended up in the trash.
He didn't want to end up like his father.
She ended up a rich woman.
He ended up (living) in a nursing home.
The movie we wanted to see was sold out so we ended up seeing a different one.
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Yang, best known for the Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon films, did end up landing the role after several rounds of auditions and is joined on screen by Ken Leung as Patrick.
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Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Jan. 2025
Here’s what her scoreboard ended up showing: A fourth-round match against Elena Rybakina, the 2023 Australian Open finalist, was even midway through the third set after Keys saved multiple break points in its second game.
—Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 25 Jan. 2025
Nine percent of the latter end up with unpleasant conditions—these people are called Jokers—while 1 percent develop superpowers and are known as Aces.
—Jennifer Ouellette, WIRED, 25 Jan. 2025
Trump ended up not doing that, which has pinned bitcoin prices in a range.
—Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 2025
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Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Jan. 2025
Here’s what her scoreboard ended up showing: A fourth-round match against Elena Rybakina, the 2023 Australian Open finalist, was even midway through the third set after Keys saved multiple break points in its second game.
—Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 25 Jan. 2025
Nine percent of the latter end up with unpleasant conditions—these people are called Jokers—while 1 percent develop superpowers and are known as Aces.
—Jennifer Ouellette, WIRED, 25 Jan. 2025
Trump ended up not doing that, which has pinned bitcoin prices in a range.
—Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 2025
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“End up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/end%20up. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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