premise
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A quietly brilliant premise, and a film no one has ever really made, despite the “hag” title perfectly primed for a tale of sick fixation.
From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026
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 Fed undermines this premise four times a year by giving the public ample grounds to question officials’ sagacity.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026
The whole premise of Joe’s struggle to stay in school was the prospect of a more promising future afterward.
From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown
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