come to an understanding

Example Sentences

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"Celtic ultimately couldn't secure the necessary reinforcements and told me they couldn't let me go. Personally, I had come to an understanding with the club. I'd been in constant talks."

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Still, Riley said he was “really hopeful” that USC and Notre Dame could come to an understanding.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 24, 2025

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

From Washington Times • Oct. 28, 2023

McCarthy and Greene appear to have come to an understanding that they need each other.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 9, 2022

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