premise

Example Sentences

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While it may seem like an unusual premise, the original game from 2021 has sold more than 17 million copies.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Carlson briefly conceded the point—“I wouldn’t disagree”—but quickly returned to his initial premise.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

Ms. Stepanova attends to the contradictions of her premise with humor and an easily worn intelligence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

The point: Dollar General appears ready to generate sales and earnings that satisfy or surpass expectations, even if consumer spending were to slow under the premise that shoppers would become more bargain conscious.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

So many have the same premise: once upon a time, there were three.

From "We Were Liars" by E. Lockhart