foregone
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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
France are favourites to win the World Cup, but these sides would definitely believe they could be beaten – and let's not forget this tournament has already proved there are no foregone conclusions.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
I hardly had time to think about my own answer—why, it was taken to be a foregone conclusion.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
