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par for the course

NOUN
foregone conclusion
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cinch
WEAK
matter of course preconceived notion preconceived opinion sure thing sure-fire proposition

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And while that should be seen as par for the course, McCullum and Brook also deserve credit for their tactical calls on this trip.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

But in “Industry,” that’s all par for the course.

From Salon • Mar. 1, 2026

These wild swings have become par for the course.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

Thursday’s benign reading of 16 points, a level that indicates broad market neutrality, seems par for the course in a market that’s growing inured to political risks.

From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026

Aches and pains in his heart, kidneys and lungs are also par for the course.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank