premise
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Why you should let it fade: While the film’s premise is novel and the franchise is known for its big swings, the very existence of “Toy Story 5” feels too hypocritical.
From Salon
Local officials have also been ordered to ensure an "adequate security presence in and around school premises" to help protect students from future attacks.
From BBC
Combining Östlund’s taste for the outrageous and absurd with this simple yet terrifyingly relatable premise may make this the year’s truest horror film.
From Los Angeles Times
The premise here isn’t that all empathy is wrong, only empathy for those deemed unworthy.
From Los Angeles Times
Today’s humanoid robots are the right idea, but the technology isn’t up to the premise, Dogrusoz said.
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