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conclusive

[kuhn-kloo-siv] / kənˈklu sɪv /


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While she shares the finale to her story and those of others, her book is meant to be thought-provoking rather than conclusive.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 2, 2026

Inspections are “not designed to give you conclusive guidance on the state of the house,” said Deon Marecheau, a member of Thumbtack’s Pro Advisory Board and owner of Antillean Restoration.

From MarketWatch Aug. 15, 2026

The four received "conclusive grounds" decisions that they were victims between May and July.

From Barron's Aug. 2, 2026

Hitting that threshold doesn’t make the states’ case conclusive, said Barak Orbach, a law and business professor at the University of Arizona.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

A review of the other factors set out above does not provide conclusive evidence that the witness, Ralph Meyers, perjured himself at the original trial.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson




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