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final decision

NOUN
bottom line
Synonyms
STRONGEST
core crux essence income profit reality
WEAK
basis conclusion determination fiber fundamentals key point last word loss main idea main point main thing meat and potatoes name of the game net nitty-gritty nuts and bolts point sum and substance what it's all about whole story

Example Sentences

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The final decision will be made by the full commission, which is expected to take up the case next month.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026

The final decision would lie with the Attorney General's office, the statement added.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

After months of debate in the House of Lords, there will be no moment where Parliament makes its final decision in an historic vote.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

With players on the grounds at the Club de Golf Chapultepec, outside Mexico City, rumors swirled about when they might receive word on a final decision, another person familiar with the matter said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

The president needed to get back to town and make the final decision himself.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin