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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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Right now though, Cruise is your first sure thing.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
14 Apr. 2026
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Getting to — and staying — at Duke Knueppel’s attendance at Duke was no sure thing.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
8 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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In 1995, Warren Sapp was a lock to go inside the top five.—
Zak Keefer,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Big West regular-season champion Hawaii, which beat Long Beach on its home court twice in the regular season, and MIVA champion Ball State (25-4) appear to be locks for the other top-four seeds.—
Oc Register,
Oc Register,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Foregone conclusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foregone%20conclusion. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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