taken for granted
Example Sentences
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It is almost taken for granted in Northern Ireland that the gap between a suspect being charged and their eventual trial will be lengthy.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
“Another quiet British pleasure has slipped away; another modest national treasure, taken for granted, undervalued and now lost,” Sandy Rich, founder of Tregeagle Fine Art, wrote in a post on Instagram.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
She no longer believes in the promise, once taken for granted, that each generation will improve its lot over the last.
From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026
So I would preface with this: There are lots of wonderful things about Europe that go unnoticed, unreported, or taken for granted.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 2026
On the other hand, nothing can be taken for granted because what the living desire will require great effort.
From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García
