foregone conclusion
Americannoun
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an inevitable conclusion or result.
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a conclusion, opinion, or decision formed in advance of proper consideration of evidence, arguments, etc.
noun
Etymology
Origin of foregone conclusion
First recorded in 1595–1605
Example Sentences
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“I think endemicity is a foregone conclusion and measles will circulate at the level it did in the 1990s,” Adalja said.
From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026
California currently has the highest average gasoline price at $5.14, but the $6 price level as an average for the state is not a foregone conclusion just yet, De Haan said.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 9, 2026
The Premier League's relegation battle was in danger of looking like a foregone conclusion only a couple of weeks ago.
From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026
“It is not a foregone conclusion that people will lose jobs,” Supt.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026
The way he talked, like everything he wanted was a foregone conclusion.
From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon
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