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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Dana shareholders will end up owning 49.9% of the new entity.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
Taken together, the outcome of the lawsuits, whether they ultimately settle out of court or end up with jury verdicts against companies, could change the way social platforms operate forever.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
A lot of the country’s imported oil doesn’t end up filling car gasoline tanks but goes into making feedstocks such as ethylene that are used for everyday plastic, packaging and industrial goods.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
We’ll see several startling upsets in this round that won’t end up mattering, along with a disheartening number of 0-0 and 1-1 draws.
From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026
“We all have them—they can be very powerful. I only hope your instincts do not end up breaking me.”
From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown
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