premised
Example Sentences
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But he premised his conclusion only on statutory grounds; specifically, the Nationality Act of 1940.
From Slate ● Jul. 15, 2026
Trademarks, unlike copyrights or patents, are intellectual property that are not premised on creating value for whoever registers them; they’re about protecting consumers.
From Salon ● Jul. 7, 2026
Expectations of the proliferation of AI across industries and in consumer applications were premised on a massive build-out of the data centers needed to support the technology.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2026
The large deal is premised on the hope that electricity generation—a mix of renewables, gas-fired power plants and batteries—can deliver profitability similar to fossil fuels.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 20, 2026
The entire economy was premised on its stability, and its stability in turn depended on house prices continuing to rise.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
