premise
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Steve, too, is more complicated than the show's premise initially suggests.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Setting aside the conspiratorial premise, the “many” in Pratt’s assertion is doing a ton of work.
From Slate • Jun. 3, 2026
“There’s nothing wrong with wanting men” begins with the iffy premise that extremely online discourse drives what people care about offline.
From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026
This lesser-known decision is the premise of “Pressure,” a new movie from filmmaker Anthony Maras.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
The premise of the message was that Shawn had been reborn, spiritually cleansed.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
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