reach a consensus

phrase

: to come to an agreement

Scientists have not reached a consensus on the cause of the disease.

Examples of reach a consensus in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Bolstered by a strong ensemble led by Paul Rudd, the film follows 20 experts who attempt to reach a consensus on a statement to Congress about the effects of carbon dioxide emissions on the climate. — Antonio Ferme, Variety, 4 Oct. 2026

If jurors can't reach a consensus, Cruz's office will have to decide whether to retry the case. — N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026

Federal officials set deadlines for the states to reach a consensus, but state negotiators missed those deadlines. — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Lawmakers influenced by opposing interest groups have failed to reach a consensus. — Constance Malleret, Christian Science Monitor, 13 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for reach a consensus

• amanuensis
• melitensis
• census