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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Unfortunately, this ends up drawing more attention to the basic thinness of Murakami’s thought.
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Bailey Trela, Vulture, 19 Nov. 2024
In the first book, Rain ends up on a mysterious island off the shores of Oz.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
Women ended up comprising 44 percent of DS owners worldwide.
—Ryan Gaur, Rolling Stone, 19 Nov. 2024
Despite the extremely messy rollout, the album ended up being a resounding success.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 19 Nov. 2024
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Bailey Trela, Vulture, 19 Nov. 2024
In the first book, Rain ends up on a mysterious island off the shores of Oz.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
Women ended up comprising 44 percent of DS owners worldwide.
—Ryan Gaur, Rolling Stone, 19 Nov. 2024
Despite the extremely messy rollout, the album ended up being a resounding success.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 19 Nov. 2024
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“End up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/end%20up. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.
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