as in sure thing
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Recent Examples of foregone conclusion
While drafting a wide receiver seems a foregone conclusion, that can’t happen for nearly two months.
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Cam Inman, Mercury News, 1 Mar. 2026
In many of those districts, the general election is a foregone conclusion.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
The daughter of a Marine based in El Toro, attending college was a foregone conclusion for Holmes-Sullivan; the only question was where.
—Jenelyn Russo, Oc Register, 26 Feb. 2026
Is Meyer’s ascension a foregone conclusion?
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
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Cam Inman, Mercury News, 1 Mar. 2026
In many of those districts, the general election is a foregone conclusion.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
The daughter of a Marine based in El Toro, attending college was a foregone conclusion for Holmes-Sullivan; the only question was where.
—Jenelyn Russo, Oc Register, 26 Feb. 2026
Is Meyer’s ascension a foregone conclusion?
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for foregone conclusion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for foregone conclusion
Noun
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And even sure things are wrong sometimes.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
1 May 2026
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The only sure thing at the moment is that Bernard will be in the starting lineup at one of the two starting spots.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Holmes Beach is a slam dunk for families, and Bean Point is perfect for those seeking solace.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 2026
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This was not always a slam dunk.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Standard safety equipment includes a blind spot alert, collision warning, driver attention assist monitor, pedestrian detection, surround view camera and child seat anchors and door locks.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
1 May 2026
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Hynes said he was told the lock would cost $229.—
Karen Morfitt,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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“Foregone conclusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foregone%20conclusion. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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