foregone conclusion

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Recent Examples of foregone conclusion This wasn’t a foregone conclusion when the offseason started. Chris Branch, New York Times, 24 June 2026 Though the apartment now appears clean, sleek, and sensual, its final design wasn’t a foregone conclusion during the decision-making process. Anna-Lena Reith, Architectural Digest, 24 June 2026 But with the primary seen as a foregone conclusion, the party is moving forward to the general election, Power said. Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 June 2026 In what is likely a foregone conclusion, our court steps toward endorsing the view that States can force a religious organization to hire individuals who openly flout its religious beliefs and teachings. Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for foregone conclusion
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Noun
  • In this season specifically, the friend group needs a little bit of mediation and someone to make sure things are running smoothly, and that’s my job as mother.
    McKinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 26 June 2026
  • For safety, crews closed Commercial Street and the Nine Mile Run trail, which run underneath Interstate 376, as tests on Thursday made sure things will work next month for the big move while the Parkway East is closed.
    John Shumway, CBS News, 25 June 2026
Noun
  • In addition to an overtime 3-pointer, Wheeler’s performance was also highlighted by a running slam dunk in the fourth.
    Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 July 2026
  • Latin America, Australia/NZ, France, Germany and the UK are the slam dunks for Moana.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 7 July 2026
Noun
  • If a borrower stops paying, the handset locks and displays a request to pay the bill.
    Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026
  • According to Arce, the timing of Honorius’ and Theodosius II’s long locks law was anything but random.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 23 July 2026

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“Foregone conclusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foregone%20conclusion. Accessed 30 Jul. 2026.

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