foregone conclusion
noun
1
: a conclusion that has preceded argument or examination
2
: an inevitable result : certainty
the victory was a foregone conclusion
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Trump’s victory no longer seemed like a foregone conclusion.
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Eric Cortellessa, TIME, 6 Nov. 2024
Some nominees whose confirmations are considered foregone conclusions, according to the betting odds, include Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY), 97%, former Gov. Mike Huckabee, 95%, Scott Bessent, 95%, Gov. Doug Burgum (R-ND), 94%, former Rep. Lee Zeldin, 94%, and Gov. Kristi Noem (R-SD), 93%.
—Peter Cordi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 11 Dec. 2024
Where before their participation in the latter staged of the competition was a foregone conclusion, the greater investment in the women's game from the sport's superpower clubs has affected the ability of Wolfsburg to compete at the highest level.
—Asif Burhan, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Wright’s field goal was almost a foregone conclusion.
—Elliott Teaford, Orange County Register, 8 Dec. 2024
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Eric Cortellessa, TIME, 6 Nov. 2024
Some nominees whose confirmations are considered foregone conclusions, according to the betting odds, include Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY), 97%, former Gov. Mike Huckabee, 95%, Scott Bessent, 95%, Gov. Doug Burgum (R-ND), 94%, former Rep. Lee Zeldin, 94%, and Gov. Kristi Noem (R-SD), 93%.
—Peter Cordi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 11 Dec. 2024
Where before their participation in the latter staged of the competition was a foregone conclusion, the greater investment in the women's game from the sport's superpower clubs has affected the ability of Wolfsburg to compete at the highest level.
—Asif Burhan, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Wright’s field goal was almost a foregone conclusion.
—Elliott Teaford, Orange County Register, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Foregone conclusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foregone%20conclusion. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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