reach a conclusion
idiom
: 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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Typically, an eviction lawsuit takes approximately 2-3 weeks to reach a conclusion and may take longer if a notice of appeal is filed.
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Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 21 Apr. 2025
The Istanbul talks, as well as Trump’s current struggles, suggest that parallel discussions of both the mechanics of the cease-fire and the elements of a political settlement will be needed to reach a conclusion on either.
—Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 8 May 2025
Many other questions need to be answered to reach a conclusion.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2025
The deal allows for an extension of the temporary ceasefire if a new agreement is not reached within 60 days but does not explicitly mandate any further ceasefire if those talks fail to reach a conclusion.
—Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025
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Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 21 Apr. 2025
The Istanbul talks, as well as Trump’s current struggles, suggest that parallel discussions of both the mechanics of the cease-fire and the elements of a political settlement will be needed to reach a conclusion on either.
—Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 8 May 2025
Many other questions need to be answered to reach a conclusion.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2025
The deal allows for an extension of the temporary ceasefire if a new agreement is not reached within 60 days but does not explicitly mandate any further ceasefire if those talks fail to reach a conclusion.
—Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025
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“Reach a conclusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reach%20a%20conclusion. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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