premise

Example Sentences

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While it may seem like an unusual premise, the original game from 2021 has sold more than 17 million copies.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Carlson briefly conceded the point—“I wouldn’t disagree”—but quickly returned to his initial premise.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

The premise that consumers would pay a premium for sustainably made products turned out to be flawed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Dan Fogelman’s latest TV series starring Sterling K. Brown and James Marsden is a mystery wrapped in a conspiracy wrapped in a sci-fi premise.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

He claimed to have witnessed the incident with his own eyes, and I remember how upset he became one morning when Mitchell Sanders challenged him on its basic premise.

From "The Things They Carried" by Tim O'Brien