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surmise

[ser-mahyz, ser-mahyz, sur-mahyz] / sərˈmaɪz, sərˈmaɪz, ˈsɜr maɪz /




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Blog: Silas writes essays from time to time on his blog, A Country Boy Can Surmise.

From Time Magazine Archive

Franklin Roosevelt grimaced, declared that all reports of whom he would nominate should be labeled "Surmise No. 23."

From Time Magazine Archive

Surmise is not proof, and only proof is to be feared.

From The Mystery of Murray Davenport A Story of New York at the Present Day by Stephens, Robert Neilson

When spirits in thy circle rise, Gaunt Wonder, panic-struck, and pale, Impatient Hope, and dread Surmise, Attendants on the mystic tale!

From Poems by Betham, Matilda

Surmise and fancy have no place in my scheme of thought.

From The Parasite by Doyle, Arthur Conan, Sir




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