as in sure thing
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Recent Examples of foregone conclusion
But now questions turn to how WB is going to handle Hermione, where the character’s casting with a black actress almost feels like a foregone conclusion.
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Paul Tassi, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
UConn’s position at the top of the Big East has become something of a a foregone conclusion since the program rejoined the conference in 2020-21.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 6 Mar. 2025
The 2017 title felt like a foregone conclusion to many fans of other teams.
—Michael Nowels, The Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2025
But the rush by candidates to preemptively jump into the race has made the decision to call a special election a foregone conclusion, since Vargas' departure leaves a board evenly split with two Democrats and two Republicans.
—Andrew Keatts, Axios, 2 Jan. 2025
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Paul Tassi, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
UConn’s position at the top of the Big East has become something of a a foregone conclusion since the program rejoined the conference in 2020-21.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 6 Mar. 2025
The 2017 title felt like a foregone conclusion to many fans of other teams.
—Michael Nowels, The Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2025
But the rush by candidates to preemptively jump into the race has made the decision to call a special election a foregone conclusion, since Vargas' departure leaves a board evenly split with two Democrats and two Republicans.
—Andrew Keatts, Axios, 2 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foregone conclusion
Noun
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That was when the playoffs seemed like an almost sure thing in light of the middling competition in the bottom half of the Eastern Conference.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2025
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Still, success in avoiding a recession is no sure thing, especially given the lessons of history.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes,
15 Sep. 2024
Noun
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Next year demands Team USA vs. The World, $5 million in prize money for the winner, stars only in the slam dunk exhibition, and Steph Curry vs. Caitlin Clark in the 3-point contest.—
Sean Keeler,
The Denver Post,
17 Feb. 2025
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One of his two steals (KU had 14) resulted in a breakaway slam dunk — one of the highlights in a 52-point first half.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
23 Feb. 2025
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When the Academy locks in its date 12 months in advance, these precursors can position themselves strategically, ensuring a natural flow rather than an overcrowded calendar.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2025
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Police executing search warrants found plywood and a lock on the door to the man’s room, the affidavit says.—
Michelle Krupa,
CNN,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Foregone conclusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foregone%20conclusion. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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