conclusive

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The shot was more than 70% effective at preventing the disease in the trial, but not enough people contracted Lyme for the findings to be conclusive.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

But Davis said in a pool report “there was not clear and conclusive evidence to overturn the on-court ruling.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

There is no conclusive evidence as to what those shipments contained.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

A 2021 study was less conclusive but suggested that wearing sports uniforms "may yield small improvements" in activity levels throughout the day.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026

A museum spokesman said yesterday, “Whether or not conclusive proof will be found that this was the work of Michelangelo, we are pleased with our purchase.”

From "From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler" by E.L. Konigsburg