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
With the result of the game being a foregone conclusion in the second half, Bryson (29-5) was able to score more consistently.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 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
With White’s blessing, the opportunity is a foregone conclusion.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
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Paul Tassi, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
With the result of the game being a foregone conclusion in the second half, Bryson (29-5) was able to score more consistently.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 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
With White’s blessing, the opportunity is a foregone conclusion.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for foregone conclusion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for foregone conclusion
Noun
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The only sure thing as President Donald Trump’s tariffs unfold is that prices of cars and trucks are going up, a livestream panel said Thursday.—
Bill Koenig,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Winning reelection is no sure thing in a relatively closely divided state.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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And Michael, given your directing background with Rent, Dear Evan Hansen and other Broadway musicals, did this project feel like an immediate slam dunk?—
Gail Mitchell,
Billboard,
14 Apr. 2025
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Instead of the usual purple victory beam, the arena lit up with pyrotechnics as Papa Roach — one of the biggest rock acts to emerge from the Sacramento area — took the stage in what felt like a musical slam dunk.—
Chris Macias,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Hardware: The Unsung Hero If software is the lock, hardware is the door.—
Camellia Chan,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Our favorite bike locks for every ride, including new locks designed to thwart angle grinders.—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Foregone conclusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foregone%20conclusion. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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