reach a consensus
idiom
: to come to an agreement
Scientists have not reached a consensus on the cause of the disease.
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After nearly two hours of closed-door discussions, the Aurora City Council appeared to reach a consensus, unanimously approving White’s appointment.
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R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2025
Well, all of this is happening with the background of efforts on an international level to reach a consensus on taxation of multinationals.
—Tax Notes Staff, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
Orso spoke about the difficulties of bringing multiple communities together to reach a consensus.
—Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2025
The letter from Roy highlights the difficult path for Republicans to reach a consensus.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 1 May 2025
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R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2025
Well, all of this is happening with the background of efforts on an international level to reach a consensus on taxation of multinationals.
—Tax Notes Staff, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
Orso spoke about the difficulties of bringing multiple communities together to reach a consensus.
—Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2025
The letter from Roy highlights the difficult path for Republicans to reach a consensus.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 1 May 2025
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“Reach a consensus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reach%20a%20consensus. Accessed 1 Aug. 2025.
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