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conclusive

[kuhn-kloo-siv] / kənˈklu sɪv /


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While not a conclusive match, Walters could not be excluded from the mixture.

From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026

Many questions – in the absence of conclusive evidence – remain unanswered.

From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026

Asked whether a conclusive ultrasound image is necessary for an ectopic diagnosis, the spokesperson said, “The Board has consistently stated that providing commentary on every possible situation would be impractical.”

From Salon ● Sep. 13, 2026

Inspections are “not designed to give you conclusive guidance on the state of the house,” said Deon Marecheau, a member of Thumbtack’s Pro Advisory Board and owner of Antillean Restoration.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 15, 2026

Especially for the innumerate, a few vivid predictions or coincidences often carry more weight than much more conclusive but less striking statistical evidence.

From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos




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