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[prem-is] / ˈprɛm ɪs /




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The premise of the show was something a bit more emotional than that.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

“The entire premise of this story relating to Don is false,” the spokesperson said, adding, “Don does not interface with the Federal Government on behalf of any company that he invests in or advises.”

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

But as Rob Thummel, a senior portfolio manager at Tortoise Capital, noted, the original premise of the tech boom hasn’t changed.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

There was only an Apple executive laying out the quaint premise: “We created Apple Sports to give sports fans what they want — an app that delivers incredibly fast access to scores and stats.”

From Slate • Jun. 10, 2026

“But your premise is flawed, Honorable Scythe Curie. I know my poisons so well, I could never make a mistake. Ever.”

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman




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