as in sure thing
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Recent Examples of foregone conclusion
Authorities say an explosion is not necessarily a foregone conclusion.
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Sean Emery, Oc Register, 23 May 2026
The Patriots’ pursuit of Brown feels like a foregone conclusion at this point, a view that was reinforced when the Eagles selected wide receiver Makai Lemon in the first round of the draft and the Patriots didn’t take a wide receiver at all.
—Chad Graff, New York Times, 12 May 2026
Deadline asked Katz whether Brilliant Minds’ cancellation was a foregone conclusion since the scheduling of the final episodes makes their performance irrelevant.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 May 2026
That Forever is being released on Numbers, an early home for artists like SOPHIE and Rustie, practically feels like a foregone conclusion.
—Shaad D’souza, Pitchfork, 6 May 2026
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Sean Emery, Oc Register, 23 May 2026
The Patriots’ pursuit of Brown feels like a foregone conclusion at this point, a view that was reinforced when the Eagles selected wide receiver Makai Lemon in the first round of the draft and the Patriots didn’t take a wide receiver at all.
—Chad Graff, New York Times, 12 May 2026
Deadline asked Katz whether Brilliant Minds’ cancellation was a foregone conclusion since the scheduling of the final episodes makes their performance irrelevant.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 May 2026
That Forever is being released on Numbers, an early home for artists like SOPHIE and Rustie, practically feels like a foregone conclusion.
—Shaad D’souza, Pitchfork, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foregone conclusion
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Keep everyone safe and make sure things don’t go overboard like several watch parties and post-win celebrations did during the team’s historic playoff run.—
Scott Thompson OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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Typically, deserving candidates are sure things in one bucket or another.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Considering the intangibles Braun brings, which includes getting the fans involved following his athletic, rim-rattling slam dunks, the team may avoid any temptation to trade Braun just to gain relief from his salary.—
Gary Bedore
June 18,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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Getting the farmstay off the ground was not a slam dunk.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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The winners are those organizations that obsess over customer value, empower employees, and resist financial gravity through strong mission lock and ethical governance.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Her golden locks were styled into a dramatic interplay of braids and twists, pinned low on one side to make room for her fascinator.—
Laura Scafati,
Vanity Fair,
20 June 2026
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“Foregone conclusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foregone%20conclusion. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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