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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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 The Douglas County Prosecutor’s Office appealed the decision to the Kansas Supreme Court, which was unable to reach a conclusion regarding the case. — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026 Talks about immigration-enforcement guardrails—such as barring agents from wearing masks, and putting an end to warrantless sweeps of private residences—did not reach a conclusion. — Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 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 4 Aug. 2026.

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