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/about
Scientists haven't yet reached a conclusion on/about the causes of this illness.

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The point here is not to re-litigate these arguments in enough detail to reach a conclusion. — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 Three losses, little consequence This is the third of three Google antitrust cases to reach a conclusion. — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 2 Sep. 2026 She is expected to reach a conclusion when Parliament returns from its summer break in September. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 27 July 2026 The goal is to reach a conclusion that is not only best for all parties, but also would not have occurred without deeper discussions on the needs of each stakeholder. — Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for reach a conclusion

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“Reach a conclusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reach%20a%20conclusion. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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