reach a consensus

phrase

: to come to an agreement
Scientists have not reached a consensus on the cause of the disease.

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The endorsement came a day after the state AFL-CIO did not reach a consensus to endorse McKee. Katherine Gregg, The Providence Journal, 16 July 2026 Eight Democrats are splitting the vote on the left, and party members were unable to reach a consensus to endorse a candidate during its February convention. Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026 The focal point of the convention was to endorse candidates, though the party failed to reach a consensus on its governor nomination. Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 12 Apr. 2026 Interior officials are evaluating five alternatives for managing the river after the states failed to reach a consensus. Shaun McKinnon, AZCentral.com, 23 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reach a consensus

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“Reach a consensus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reach%20a%20consensus. Accessed 22 Jul. 2026.

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