After months of negotiation, the two sides finally ____ an agreement acceptable to both parties.
The question requires selecting the correct phrasal verb to complete the sentence about reaching an agreement after negotiations.
The phrasal verb 'arrive at' is used to mean successfully reach, achieve, or come to a decision, agreement, or conclusion.
Let's examine why 'arrive at' is the correct choice:
Therefore, the correct phrasal verb to indicate the successful conclusion of negotiations is 'arrived at'.
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