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/about

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

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Trials often take several months to reach a conclusion. —

Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 12 Oct. 2024 As a result, much of the criticism of the final seasons of Thrones boils down to it feeling rushed, eager to reach a conclusion without necessarily laying all the groundwork to get there. —

Christian Holub, EW.com, 12 Aug. 2024 Now, with the new agreement in place to reach a conclusion, incarcerated people’s desire for involvement has grown more apparent. —

Jaden Edison, Hartford Courant, 2 July 2024 But probes reveal only the presence of information, not how, or even whether, the network uses it to reach a conclusion. —

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