premised
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“This was premised on a convergence in U.S. rates with those abroad as the Fed remained on hold and other central banks caught up,” said the Morgan Stanley team.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 25, 2026
But he premised his conclusion only on statutory grounds; specifically, the Nationality Act of 1940.
From Slate ● Jul. 15, 2026
“This transaction is premised on growth, not cost-cutting,” Paramount said in a statement, adding “we will be reducing debt while continuing to invest in the business and content for the long term.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
Trademarks, unlike copyrights or patents, are intellectual property that are not premised on creating value for whoever registers them; they’re about protecting consumers.
From Salon ● Jul. 7, 2026
The entire economy was premised on its stability, and its stability in turn depended on house prices continuing to rise.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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