reach a conclusion
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: to make a judgment or decision after a period of thought or research
Scientists have been studying this for years, but haven't reached a conclusion.
—often + on/aboutScientists haven't yet reached a conclusion on/about the causes of this illness.
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Prosecutor Joel Seidemann pushed for the case to move toward trial, noting that Thompson's mother is 77 years old and is waiting for the case to reach a conclusion.
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Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 18 Dec. 2025
Murder cases can take months or years to reach a conclusion in the U.S.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
The ongoing contract negotiations between the Golden State Warriors and their forward, Jonathan Kuminga, have yet to reach a conclusion.
—Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Some studies have linked synthetic dyes to behavioral issues in children, but other experts argue that more research is needed to reach a conclusion on their safety.
—Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 14 July 2025
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Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 18 Dec. 2025
Murder cases can take months or years to reach a conclusion in the U.S.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
The ongoing contract negotiations between the Golden State Warriors and their forward, Jonathan Kuminga, have yet to reach a conclusion.
—Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Some studies have linked synthetic dyes to behavioral issues in children, but other experts argue that more research is needed to reach a conclusion on their safety.
—Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 14 July 2025
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“Reach a conclusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reach%20a%20conclusion. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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