reach a consensus
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: to come to an agreement
Scientists have not reached a consensus on the cause of the disease.
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The tenor of Trump’s letter to von der Leyen was different, belying a frustration that the 27-member European trade bloc and the U.S. have not been able to reach a consensus about the future of their trade relationship.
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Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 13 July 2025
Ultimately, the City Council failed to reach a consensus on whether to mandate microchipping and tabled the motion for 60 days.
—Aaron Sullivan, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Carrillo, who is now running for state Senate, worked with industry and labor to reach a consensus, and saw a commitment on both sides to seek greater diversity on set.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 13 May 2025
After nearly two hours of closed-door discussions, the Aurora City Council appeared to reach a consensus, unanimously approving White’s appointment.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2025
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Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 13 July 2025
Ultimately, the City Council failed to reach a consensus on whether to mandate microchipping and tabled the motion for 60 days.
—Aaron Sullivan, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Carrillo, who is now running for state Senate, worked with industry and labor to reach a consensus, and saw a commitment on both sides to seek greater diversity on set.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 13 May 2025
After nearly two hours of closed-door discussions, the Aurora City Council appeared to reach a consensus, unanimously approving White’s appointment.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2025
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“Reach a consensus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reach%20a%20consensus. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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