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Recent Examples of foregone conclusion
What explains the depressing fact that people will turn out to vote in relative droves when their state’s Electoral College votes for president are a foregone conclusion but won’t bother to choose a mayor, who has a direct and daily impact on their lives?
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 7 Dec. 2024
Trump’s victory no longer seemed like a foregone conclusion.
—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
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 7 Dec. 2024
Trump’s victory no longer seemed like a foregone conclusion.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foregone conclusion
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The offense would seem to have two more sure things: tailbacks Trevor Etienne and Nate Frazier, who are dynamic and in Etienne’s case now fully healthy.Seth Emerson, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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And Burford is no sure thing to face Detroit when the 49ers host the Lions in Week 17 on Monday night.Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 23 Dec. 2024
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Tillis warned that extending the Trump-era tax cuts isn’t a slam dunk.Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 10 Jan. 2025
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First Moore stole an inbounds pass and skied for a slam dunk, giving KU a 51-45 lead with 12:18 to play.Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2025
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Jayden Daniels is a lock for Rookie of the Year and plays like a seasoned vet.Richard Deitsch, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
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Only the passenger transporting the firearm is allowed to retain the key or lock combination, the TSA says.Gary Stoller, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Foregone conclusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foregone%20conclusion. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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