come to the conclusion
idiom
: to decide (something) after consideration
I've come to the conclusion that we need to try a different method.
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To come to the conclusion, scientists analyzed data from participants between the ages of 40 to 69.
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Michael Lee Simpson, Peoplemag, 20 June 2023
However, by way of computer modeling, scientists have now come to the conclusion that a lake may indeed be present.
—Devika Rao, The Week, 30 Sep. 2022
Now, a group of frustrated island states have come to the conclusion that the time has come to play less nice.
—Washington Post, 17 Nov. 2021
More data from the National Cancer Institute inputted into models also helped USPSTF members come to the conclusion that the recommendations needed to change.
—Julia Landwehr, Health, 9 May 2023
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Michael Lee Simpson, Peoplemag, 20 June 2023
However, by way of computer modeling, scientists have now come to the conclusion that a lake may indeed be present.
—Devika Rao, The Week, 30 Sep. 2022
Now, a group of frustrated island states have come to the conclusion that the time has come to play less nice.
—Washington Post, 17 Nov. 2021
More data from the National Cancer Institute inputted into models also helped USPSTF members come to the conclusion that the recommendations needed to change.
—Julia Landwehr, Health, 9 May 2023
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“Come to the conclusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/come%20to%20the%20conclusion. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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