draw an inference
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But will the judge "draw an inference" that Mr Morgan not giving evidence suggests he was involved?
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2023
"Sanctions could include monetary fines, or even adverse decisions about the case, such as allowing the jury to draw an inference in favor of Dominion as to particular issues."
From Salon ● Apr. 13, 2023
"This is a civil case — so the court can draw an inference of liability. This is exactly what the AG was hoping to achieve. The case is now even stronger," he wrote.
From Salon ● Aug. 11, 2022
To which John modestly replied, "O na, sir, I couldna preach a sermon, but maybe I could draw an inference."
From Reminiscences of Scottish Life and Character by Edward Bannerman Ramsay
"We must be approaching the Mississippi," said Henry, who was quick to draw an inference from these new conditions.
From The Young Trailers A Story of Early Kentucky by Joseph A. (Joseph Alexander) Altsheler
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