taken for granted
Example Sentences
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Once again it showed nothing can ever be taken for granted in sport.
From BBC • May 28, 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
Litten posted on X that Kelly's "acting abilities and comic genius were taken for granted", adding she was one of the show's "best-loved characters" and "certainly one of the most beloved cast members".
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
A first step toward satisfying that responsibility for Europeans and their descendants in North and South America would be to treat indigenous people today with respect—something that, alas, cannot yet be taken for granted.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
