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inconclusive

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


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For the time being, I think we're going to carry on with a messy, inconclusive situation that is bad for everyone.

From BBC Sep. 4, 2026

There are very few studies done on biotherapies, and what is out there is primarily inconclusive or acknowledging the results as too complex to quantify.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 2, 2026

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

Results were either mixed or inconclusive, and there was limited strong evidence showing that collagen significantly improves metabolic health, gum disease, or cosmetic outcomes in dentistry.

From Science Daily Jun. 5, 2026

The results have been tantalizing, annoying, provocative, stimulating, and, at least until recently, substantially inconclusive.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan




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