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Recent Examples of foregone conclusion
Deadline asked Katz whether Brilliant Minds’ cancellation was a foregone conclusion since the scheduling of the final episodes makes their performance irrelevant.
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 May 2026
That Forever is being released on Numbers, an early home for artists like SOPHIE and Rustie, practically feels like a foregone conclusion.
—Shaad D’souza, Pitchfork, 6 May 2026
The Giants‘ declining of Deonte Banks‘ fifth-year option late last week was a foregone conclusion.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 4 May 2026
After the foregone conclusion of quarterback Fernando Mendoza going to the Las Vegas Raiders with the top selection, there are several others who should hear their name called either later Thursday night in Round 1 or throughout the ensuing six rounds over the following two days.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 May 2026
That Forever is being released on Numbers, an early home for artists like SOPHIE and Rustie, practically feels like a foregone conclusion.
—Shaad D’souza, Pitchfork, 6 May 2026
The Giants‘ declining of Deonte Banks‘ fifth-year option late last week was a foregone conclusion.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 4 May 2026
After the foregone conclusion of quarterback Fernando Mendoza going to the Las Vegas Raiders with the top selection, there are several others who should hear their name called either later Thursday night in Round 1 or throughout the ensuing six rounds over the following two days.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foregone conclusion
Noun
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Both want to make sure things turn out differently at this tournament.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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The outlet also reports that guests are being told to prepare for the wedding, but no details have been given just yet in an effort to make sure things don’t leak.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
15 May 2026
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Considering the intangibles Braun brings, which includes getting the fans involved following his athletic, rim-rattling slam dunks, the team may avoid any temptation to trade Braun just to gain relief from his salary.—
Gary Bedore
June 18,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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Getting the farmstay off the ground was not a slam dunk.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
Noun
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Now, Mckenna Grace is stepping into the role — and has already traded her signature blonde locks for Daphne's iconic red hair.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
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At Marin’s home, McNulty allegedly used his credit cards, changed the locks while he was hospitalized and flushed cloth napkins down the toilet, clogging the pipes, Vanity Fair reported.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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“Foregone conclusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foregone%20conclusion. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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