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

Ms. Stepanova attends to the contradictions of her premise with humor and an easily worn intelligence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Remember, the main premise of this course is that a better understanding of where the basics come from will lead to better and faster comprehension of more complex ideas.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones