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Recent Examples of foregone conclusion
In many of those districts, the general election is a foregone conclusion.
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
The daughter of a Marine based in El Toro, attending college was a foregone conclusion for Holmes-Sullivan; the only question was where.
—Jenelyn Russo, Oc Register, 26 Feb. 2026
Is Meyer’s ascension a foregone conclusion?
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Following a red-hot start last season, High Potential solidified its status as ABC’s top drama this season with strong linear delivery and an even stronger streaming one, making its renewal a foregone conclusion.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2026
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
The daughter of a Marine based in El Toro, attending college was a foregone conclusion for Holmes-Sullivan; the only question was where.
—Jenelyn Russo, Oc Register, 26 Feb. 2026
Is Meyer’s ascension a foregone conclusion?
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Following a red-hot start last season, High Potential solidified its status as ABC’s top drama this season with strong linear delivery and an even stronger streaming one, making its renewal a foregone conclusion.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for foregone conclusion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for foregone conclusion
Noun
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Getting to — and staying — at Duke Knueppel’s attendance at Duke was no sure thing.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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In a campaign as odd as this one, there are no sure things.—
Dan Walters,
Oc Register,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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To be sure, that's incremental and not a slam dunk.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026
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Initially, McCullough thought opening with the CMFO cart would be a slam dunk.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This $29 lanyard is slim with a secure lock to keep your phone in place.—
Rebecca Shinners,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2026
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Lightweight, flushable and eco‑friendly, this mixed tofu litter locks in odors fast while staying gentle on paws and easy on the planet.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Foregone conclusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foregone%20conclusion. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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