premise
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And maybe, in a small way, paying is part of the promise of the premise: I’ve invested in becoming a better mother.
From Slate • May 10, 2026
Still, I agree with the fundamental premise of your letter: There is an imbalance of power in the medical system between patients and, well, everyone else.
From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026
Not because the technology doesn’t function, but because the premise does not hold.
From Salon • Apr. 23, 2026
Even so, many of the most memorable moments come in the form of cogent micro-essays, smartly curated ensembles of work bearing a legible, lucid premise.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026
Joust was a classic ’80s arcade game with a strange premise.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
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