1
as in inference
an opinion arrived at through a process of reasoning
the detective's conclusion that the murderer had to be left-handed
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2
as in decision
a position arrived at after consideration
came to the conclusion that we couldn't go on vacation while the dog was sick
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as in outcome
a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause
all their efforts came to no practical conclusion
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as in ending
the last part of a process or action
the conclusion of the speech was a national call to arms
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as in cessation
the stopping of a process or activity
a bell signaled the conclusion of the event
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Recent Examples of conclusion
Future goals As part of the evaluation process, the CSU board of trustees and Wood held a meeting in May to discuss conclusions and next steps.
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Tarini Mehta,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
For refiners, the practical conclusion is clear.
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Gregory Shahnovsky,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Reacting to the attorney general’s announcement, attorney Larry Handfield, who is representing Bland, told reporters the judge was following the law, and anyone reacting to the verdict without following the trial was jumping to conclusions.
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Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
Just months after the epic conclusion of Stranger Things, David Harbour and Millie Bobby Brown are already itching to get back on set together.
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Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
26 June 2026
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Tarini Mehta,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
For refiners, the practical conclusion is clear.
—
Gregory Shahnovsky,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Reacting to the attorney general’s announcement, attorney Larry Handfield, who is representing Bland, told reporters the judge was following the law, and anyone reacting to the verdict without following the trial was jumping to conclusions.
—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
Just months after the epic conclusion of Stranger Things, David Harbour and Millie Bobby Brown are already itching to get back on set together.
—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
26 June 2026
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Extropic claims that its system will be up to 10,000 times more energy-efficient than today’s GPUs while also enabling 1,000 times faster inference.
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Funded by the National Science Foundation, our multidisciplinary team blended our expertise in causal inference, sustainability and cybersecurity, to work on the tangled question of what people do with their consumer electronics when they’re done using them.
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James is an unrestricted free agent and the early timing of his decision allows the Lakers to approach free agency, which officially began Tuesday afternoon, with an almost clean slate.
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Gaines said the decision felt like the culmination of the last several years of her life, but also a reminder of how far the debate had moved.
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The report found some shelter programs cost significantly more to operate than others, but due to incomplete and inconsistent data, auditors were unable to determine whether higher spending translated into better outcomes.
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The findings have since been replicated across multiple follow-up analyses and extended to include women, cognitive outcomes and blood pressure.
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But this Powerball story has a sad ending.
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The crowd of 42,056 was poised for another wacky Cubs-Brewers ending, though most of those who stuck around seemed to be road-tripping Cubs fans.
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Starting an exercise program, eating better, smoking cessation -- these are all examples of behaviors that require serious commitment to implement and maintain.
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Tehran insists that the deal’s implementation start with a cessation of all fighting — including between Israel and Hezbollah.
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Topline The Powerball jackpot rose to $348 million—the third biggest lottery prize of 2026 so far—after no tickets matched all six numbers drawn on Wednesday night, although a winner would take home a much smaller payout after taxes and deductions.
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Meanwhile, the federal standard deduction shields single filers and married couples with $15,750 and $31,500, respectively.
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Coney Barrett signed on to the majority opinion that Roberts wrote, and Kavanaugh concurred.
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Maureen Groppe What will the justices do after wrapping up today’s final opinions?
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The result is uncommon room layouts like the tri-suite king room equipped with two twin-sized beds and a king bed split by a privacy divider that doubles as a playful art installation.
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This look leans more subdued and boho with its all-black layers and accessories, but feel free to experiment with contrasting tones and more color for a bolder result.
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“Conclusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conclusion. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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