foregone
Example Sentences
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The good news is that America’s response did succeed in preventing a repeat of the terrorist attacks, which was far from a foregone conclusion in the days after 9/11.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
When it comes to romantic comedies, it’s not where it’s going — that’s a foregone conclusion — but how it gets there.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
But Miller’s refusal to bow out wasn’t a foregone conclusion, either.
From Slate ● Aug. 10, 2026
It was far from a foregone conclusion that Russell would have converted his lead into a win in Montreal.
From BBC ● May 25, 2026
It had been a foregone conclusion on my father’s part and on mine that I would go on to there after high school for my bachelor’s degree.
From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok
