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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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 Typically, an eviction lawsuit takes approximately 2-3 weeks to reach a conclusion and may take longer if a notice of appeal is filed. —

Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 18 July 2024 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. —

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