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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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.
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Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025
As the start of the new NFL year looms next week, the Rams could soon reach a conclusion to their trade talks involving wide receiver Cooper Kupp.
—Adam Grosbard, Orange County Register, 5 Mar. 2025
There is one way to reach a conclusion: Play Marsh for a few months against righties and lefties.
—Matt Gelb, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
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
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Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025
As the start of the new NFL year looms next week, the Rams could soon reach a conclusion to their trade talks involving wide receiver Cooper Kupp.
—Adam Grosbard, Orange County Register, 5 Mar. 2025
There is one way to reach a conclusion: Play Marsh for a few months against righties and lefties.
—Matt Gelb, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
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
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“Reach a conclusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reach%20a%20conclusion. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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