as in sure thing
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Recent Examples of foregone conclusion
In a city where Democrats are two-thirds of registered voters, that makes the general election a foregone conclusion.
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 13 Apr. 2025
Naomi Goes Over Naomi's match against Jade Cargill, while seemingly a foregone conclusion, could yield a surprising result.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Apr. 2025
That outcome is still not a foregone conclusion, the analysts said.
—Rob Wile, NBC News, 11 Mar. 2025
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.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 13 Apr. 2025
Naomi Goes Over Naomi's match against Jade Cargill, while seemingly a foregone conclusion, could yield a surprising result.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Apr. 2025
That outcome is still not a foregone conclusion, the analysts said.
—Rob Wile, NBC News, 11 Mar. 2025
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.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for foregone conclusion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for foregone conclusion
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Read more Best Nuggets vs. Thunder player props, ATS bets: Can Denver stun OKC? We last night in Cleveland that heavy favorites in the conference semifinals of the NBA playoffs are no sure thing, as the Pacers (4) beat the Cavs (1) 121-112 as 3-to-1 underdogs on the moneyline.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 May 2025
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Later, the same question returns: risk everything for a better future, or take the sure thing and walk away?—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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From the start, legal experts described prosecutors’ case as a slam dunk.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2025
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The Harlem Wizards are coming to Los Gatos for a slam dunk of a family-friendly show on May 3.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2025
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The door is lockable using a padlock or cable lock.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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Leave the keys in a lock box or with your real estate agent to ensure a smooth transition.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 May 2025
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“Foregone conclusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foregone%20conclusion. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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