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Definitions

foregone conclusion

NOUN

sure success

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cinch

WEAK

matter of course par for the course preconceived notion preconceived opinion sure thing sure-fire proposition

Example Sentences

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The Premier League's relegation battle was in danger of looking like a foregone conclusion only a couple of weeks ago.

From BBC

That wait goes on, but a defeat should not exactly have been a foregone conclusion - even if Aston Villa are flying in third place.

From BBC

That is a long time to build up to what some may consider a foregone conclusion.

From BBC

“It is not a foregone conclusion that people will lose jobs,” Supt.

From Los Angeles Times

But some analysts said it isn’t a foregone conclusion Europe will fold again.

From The Wall Street Journal