jump to a conclusion
Example Sentences
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"To jump to a conclusion after one gameday, I think that's such a small sample size, that's never the smartest thing to do," said Slot.
From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026
"We understand that they are doing their work within the parameters of the government. But you don't want to jump to a conclusion based on several hours of conversation with Chinese scientists."
From Washington Post • Feb. 10, 2021
"We have good reason to continue in our process and I'm not going to jump to a conclusion of guilt or innocence, yet," Swalwell said.
From Fox News • Nov. 5, 2019
So when faced with uncertain scenarios, people may jump to a conclusion and stick to it before their minds get torn apart by uncertainty, like a robot encountering a logical paradox.
From The Guardian • Aug. 24, 2012
I am, however, inclined to think, that the wishes of the Belgians are not such as they are represented; but the French knowing a little, presume a good deal, and so jump to a conclusion.
From A tour through some parts of France, Switzerland, Savoy, Germany and Belgium by Bernard, Richard Boyle