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inconclusive

[in-kuhn-kloo-siv] / ˌɪn kənˈklu sɪv /


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When German Chancellor Friedrich Merz finally rose to power in May 2025 after years of political failure and an inconclusive election, he already faced what looked like an impossible situation.

From Salon Aug. 23, 2026

After an initial experiment with inconclusive results, he asked me, as a quantum theorist, for help in working out what to expect.

From Science Daily Aug. 4, 2026

Compass Therapeutics shares cratered 65% after trial design flaws rendered its cancer drug’s survival data inconclusive.

From Barron's Apr. 27, 2026

A post-mortem examination proved "inconclusive," but pathologists said the injuries on his body were "too minor" to have resulted in his death.

From BBC Apr. 12, 2026

The treatment protocol was long and elaborate and—worst of all—maddeningly inconclusive.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell




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