assume
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Persistent abdominal pain, blood in the stool, unexplained weight loss, and lasting changes in bowel habits should not be ignored, particularly in younger adults who may assume they are too young to develop the disease.
From Science Daily • May 15, 2026
Nonetheless, even if there is an understandable post-earnings dip, it would be wrong to assume that Casey’s run is done.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
"When you heard Celtic had a 96th-minute penalty going to VAR, you just assume they get it," the incandescent Hearts head coach told Sky Sports.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
Most plans still assume 2% to 2.5% inflation.
From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026
I assume that’s because she’s been talking more than I have, but then she says, “Slow down, will you? We’re running uphill.”
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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