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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Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
The mother ended up shot in the stomach while the person who grabbed her went unscathed, police interim Chief of Department John Chell said.
—arkansasonline.com, 1 Jan. 2025
How does this end up for the person that's been scammed?
—Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
New Mom Filming Body Postpartum Accidentally Captures Husband's Reaction
By Jack Beresford
Senior Life and Trends Reporter
0
A new mom trying to film a video showcasing her body postpartum ended up accidentally capturing her husband's heartfelt reaction instead.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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“End up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/end%20up. Accessed 8 Jan. 2025.
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