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[prem-is] / ˈprɛm ɪs /




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Setting aside the conspiratorial premise, the “many” in Pratt’s assertion is doing a ton of work.

From Slate • Jun. 3, 2026

“There’s nothing wrong with wanting men” begins with the iffy premise that extremely online discourse drives what people care about offline.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026

This is what union executive director Bruce Meyer said on a call with reporters Monday: “We do not accept the premise that there is some existential crisis going on.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Both arguments rest on a faulty premise that no meaningful trade-offs exist between national security and economic engagement with adversaries.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Thinking it was his premise that the alchemist found unbelievable, he hurried along.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor




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