come to an understanding

Example Sentences

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I would come to an understanding of sorts as well, courtesy of my late father, and another wise old Malibu original, still among the living.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 12, 2025

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

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

It didn’t take special powers to read it: if you want to keep your position as Spirit Medium, I believe we should come to an understanding.

From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer