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foreknown

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past participle of foreknow

as in anticipated

to realize or know about beforehand what couple can possibly foreknow the trials and tribulations that marriage will bring?

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Chew highlighted the accelerating pace of technological development, particularly in scientific research, arguing that the longer-term implications of AI could be far greater than currently anticipated.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026
Unfortunately, the 2027 quarterback class doesn't appear nearly as promising as anticipated.

— Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026

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