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Fait accompli

Definition

(formal) A situation or event that has already happened or been decided, and cannot be changed; something that is done and complete, often unexpectedly or before anyone else is ready.

Example Sentences

1The company's decision to relocate was presented as a fait accompli, leaving employees with no choice but to adapt.
2Was the merger a fait accompli from the start, or did the negotiations really matter?
3The government's announcement that the project would go ahead was a fait accompli, despite widespread public opposition.
4Try not to present your colleagues with a fait accompli; involve them in the decision-making process instead.
5The sudden resignation of the CEO was a fait accompli, catching investors and analysts off guard.

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