as in sure thing
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Recent Examples of foregone conclusion
With everyone on basically the same strategy, in cars that are very closely matched in performance and starting lined up in order of that performance, the end result was a foregone conclusion.
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ArsTechnica, 7 Apr. 2025
By the time Edwards tapped, the result of the fight, a Brady victory, felt like a foregone conclusion.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
For many fans of the show — and for Krueger himself — Ben’s death was a foregone conclusion.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2025
Falsehoods, issued repeatedly from the bully pulpit, threaten to become conventional wisdom, then clichés, then foregone conclusions.
—Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 29 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for foregone conclusion
ArsTechnica, 7 Apr. 2025
By the time Edwards tapped, the result of the fight, a Brady victory, felt like a foregone conclusion.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
For many fans of the show — and for Krueger himself — Ben’s death was a foregone conclusion.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2025
Falsehoods, issued repeatedly from the bully pulpit, threaten to become conventional wisdom, then clichés, then foregone conclusions.
—Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 29 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for foregone conclusion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for foregone conclusion
Noun
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There are no sure things on the Churchill Downs racetrack — and this year, there are few sure things around the track as well.—
Greg Rosenstein,
NBC news,
4 May 2025
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But those are perhaps the only sure things, with many of the other actors not currently serving as ambassadors for any big houses and known to play the field with their looks.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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On Tuesday, his candidacy was brought to the Reading School District board for approval, normally a slam dunk.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
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Back when Myles Garrett seemed likely to leave, Carter to the Browns was a slam dunk pick.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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A day after the singer, 38, shocked fans by walking the 2025 American Music Awards red carpet with a blonde bob — a far departure from her trademark long locks — Pratt, 41, defended his wife against hate comments.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
28 May 2025
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Rooms: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom Amenities: Canal view, hot water, shampoo/conditioner, board games, heating, Wi-Fi, kitchen, outdoor furniture, smart lock.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
26 May 2025
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“Foregone conclusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foregone%20conclusion. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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