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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

Example Sentences

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“That particular fantasy is par for the course in this city,” she says, though she’s not above it.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Those tales are all par for the course at this point.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

When asked about an article reporting that Frost had been proscribed sleeping pills, Lampert said: "We wouldn't ever report that sort of information now, but that was par for the course then."

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

These wild swings have become par for the course.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

They weren’t particularly good-looking teeth, but that was par for the course during this time period.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin