taken for granted
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The May PCE report isn’t likely to be taken for granted by the market; it will be combed carefully and methodically for signs to either add to or dial back rate-hike bets.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 24, 2026
None of those things should be taken for granted.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 18, 2026
Only six months ago, most investors had taken for granted that Fed officials would cut rates this year, providing a short-term boost to stocks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 17, 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
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
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