premise
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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
The six-part series, written by Sophie Goodhart and co-starring Jemaine Clement, begins with a friendship-shattering premise.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
This lesser-known decision is the premise of “Pressure,” a new movie from filmmaker Anthony Maras.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 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
Enquiries based on this premise are bound to conclude that the claims made on behalf of well-founded beliefs are excessive because that conclusion is built into the methodology.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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