taken for granted
Example Sentences
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“Another quiet British pleasure has slipped away; another modest national treasure, taken for granted, undervalued and now lost,” Sandy Rich, founder of Tregeagle Fine Art, wrote in a post on Instagram.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
She no longer believes in the promise, once taken for granted, that each generation will improve its lot over the last.
From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026
“Central bank independence is precious. It can be taken for granted in benign times, but it is tested when times get tough,” Warsh said at the time.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
"Democracy cannot be taken for granted," Sánchez said.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
If opportunity is taken for granted, as something that will be there no matter what, then the country is less likely to do the hard work to make it happen.
From "Class Matters" by The New York Times
