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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Such investigations can take a year or longer to reach a conclusion, and the NTSB is the only agency authorized to provide an official cause for the crash. —

Melissa Chan, NBC News, 30 Jan. 2025 Trump said his special envoy for the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, worked closely with President Biden’s negotiators to reach a conclusion on the deal. —

Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 15 Jan. 2025 Trump’s special envoy for the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, worked closely with Biden’s negotiators to reach a conclusion on the deal. —

Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 16 Jan. 2025 Carroll County Sheriff Tony Liggett apologized to the families for the case taking eight years to reach a conclusion. —

Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 20 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for reach a conclusion

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