assuming

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Even if we can’t be sure something is conscious, we might err on the side of caution by assuming it is – what philosopher Jonathan Birch calls the precautionary principle for sentience.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

"Now we are assuming the worst. Brian was a wonderful man and we all miss and love him so much," Kym said.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Gifts to a spouse, assuming they are a U.S. citizen, are generally not subject to gift tax either.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

That means, assuming healthcare multiples won’t go much lower, rising earnings can bring the ETF higher over time.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

The jalousies have all been closed, and the men are spread around the room as if assuming lookout posts.

From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez