premise
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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
The former prosecutor was elected in 2024 on the premise that he could bring sober stability to Britain after years of political chaos.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
Essentially, a company like Nvidia might be interested in buying a PC maker so that it can more easily integrate AI on premise, rather than in the cloud.
From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026
A quietly brilliant premise, and a film no one has ever really made, despite the “hag” title perfectly primed for a tale of sick fixation.
From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026
Remember, the main premise of this course is that a better understanding of where the basics come from will lead to better and faster comprehension of more complex ideas.
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
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