premise
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I asked Bores what he thought of it, and he said the premise was flawed, saying it’s the framing desired by the groups that want to sink his candidacy.
From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026
"The premise of the show is people finding love, but that isn't what viewers want, that's boring to watch and gets icky," says Spiers.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
The premise remains the same: Surround one real person with actors, build an entire world around them, and hope they respond with decency.
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026
Though the event was staged with a knowing wink, its underlying premise was no joke: In the AI era, soft skills matter.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
Another time, the premise was right but the conclusion was wrong.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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