premises

Example Sentences

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He says he knew of only three deceased people on the premises.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Aristotle was among the first to contemplate the question of how to think—more specifically, how to make a good argument—with his systemic structure of syllogisms, or arguments set up in the form of two premises.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

It was previously revealed that the Hollywood star turned athlete was issued notice by his landlord on Dec. 18, 2025, informing him that he had three days to either pay rent or vacate the premises.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

He walked around the store’s premises, picking up trash.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

We’re on the premises of what was formerly a plantation, so the house is surrounded by lovely groves of orange trees and coconut palms.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver