boil down to

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There are massive implications for the A.I. industry here, but at the end of the day, the question might boil down to - who do people dislike more?

From Slate • May 1, 2026

Those troubles boil down to the fact that it is too hard to start and run a business in Europe.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

This could boil down to Sam Darnold versus Matthew Stafford.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 24, 2026

The options essentially boil down to working longer and retiring later, increasing savings now, or decreasing your lifestyle expenses, Williams said.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 15, 2025

We used to discuss some of these matters, but we both knew the question would boil down to my saying, “Ted, you decide.”

From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan