premised

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"The deals were not premised on whether or not the emergency tariff litigation would rise or fall," he said.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

The large deal is premised on the hope that electricity generation—a mix of renewables, gas-fired power plants and batteries—can deliver profitability similar to fossil fuels.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026

They premised their secret proposal, the Ostend Manifesto External link, on national defense.

From Barron's • Jan. 18, 2026

That strategy, known as the debasement trade, is premised on the view that the U.S. dollar’s value is poised to deteriorate, prompting investors to rely on gold as an alternative asset.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 22, 2025

In retrospect, their ignorance seems incredible—but, then, an entire financial system was premised on their not knowing, and paying them for this talent.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis