"To reach a verdict" means to make a decision or come to a conclusion about a question or situation, especially in a legal trial. It is when a group of people, like a jury, discuss the evidence and opinions presented and then agree on a final judgment or resolution.
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«reach»
«verdict»
Sentences with «to reach a verdict»
- The jury couldn't reach a verdict on the final count. (nystateofpolitics.com)
- The jury failed to reach a verdict in the trial, amid signs they were struggling to understand the case or the requirements asked of them. (politics.co.uk)
- The jurors also could not reach a verdict on two additional counts of illegal practices in campaign financing. (courant.com)
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