assuming

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That means the stock needs to top $800 by Friday for the investor to earn a profit, assuming the option is held to maturity.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

The Treasury would pay for those securities by assuming $3.9 trillion of the Fed’s liabilities: the $3 trillion of so-called excess reserves and its own $0.9 trillion General Account.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

It’s not just that all of this promotion is missing the mark; it’s assuming that fans of the film overlooked the original movie’s messaging about being wary of what’s being sold to them, and how.

From Salon • Apr. 20, 2026

It just means that, assuming the future is like the past, bonds will struggle even more.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026

“Especially for assuming Noah Olson was responsible for all the cyber-related offenses and not investigating further after his expulsion.”

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan