come to an understanding

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But diplomats know that no progress is likely until the two sides' main backers - for the RSF, the United Arab Emirates, and for SAF, Saudi Arabia and Egypt - come to an understanding.

From BBC • Aug. 25, 2024

“We have to come to an understanding about what it is we’re going to call,” he said.

From Washington Times • Oct. 28, 2023

In his July 11 op-ed, “A way forward on abortion,” Jonathan Rauch drew a parallel between abortion and same-sex marriage and suggested a 20-year discussion might help the nation come to an understanding.

From Washington Post • Jul. 14, 2022

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot later said she and other local officials had spoken with federal authorities and come to an understanding.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 22, 2020

He stayed but two days, yet now if ever was his chance to come to an understanding with Judith, perhaps even to fall in love with her.

From "Absalom, Absalom!" by William Faulkner