JLPT N2 - MOCK2 GRAMMAR

長時間にわたる議論の___、ようやく新プロジェクトの方向性が決まった。

💡 Detailed Explanation

"~末(に)" indicates a final result after a long period of time, effort, or various circumstances. Here, it means "after the process of a long discussion, a decision was finally made." "~あげくに" is inappropriate as it usually implies a negative outcome. "~以上は" means "now that..." and is used to express determination or obligation. "~上で" means "after doing X," but "末に" better expresses the nuance of a long time or struggle.