foregone conclusion
noun
1
: a conclusion that has preceded argument or examination
2
: an inevitable result : certainty
the victory was a foregone conclusion
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In a state that hasn't swung blue in a presidential election for 60 years, former President Trump's victory may seem like a foregone conclusion to voters on both sides.
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Erin Alberty, Axios, 24 Oct. 2024
In Bingham’s mind, however, that recognition was far from a foregone conclusion.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 19 Oct. 2024
That's a lot of contingencies, and neither is a foregone conclusion.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
If Spence faces Fundora as planned and wins–which is not a foregone conclusion–the question is: should Ortiz take a fight in the meantime?
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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Erin Alberty, Axios, 24 Oct. 2024
In Bingham’s mind, however, that recognition was far from a foregone conclusion.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 19 Oct. 2024
That's a lot of contingencies, and neither is a foregone conclusion.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
If Spence faces Fundora as planned and wins–which is not a foregone conclusion–the question is: should Ortiz take a fight in the meantime?
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Foregone conclusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foregone%20conclusion. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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