assume
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June 1: The decline in the saving rate has received much attention, but on net, I don’t assume a bad outcome simply because the saving rate is historically low.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
While audiences may assume he's simply a middle-aged man dating a much younger woman, Clement says he was drawn to the character because of the conflict at the heart of him.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Note: Vote counts in emergency decisions assume that any justice who didn't publicly record a dissent voted with the majority.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
Children, relatives or others named in a will or trust may assume a mortgage, says Richard Haddad, the executive editor of HomeLight, a San Francisco-based real-estate technology company.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
I learned three things from Emilika that day: First, walk as if you have important business, and most people will assume you do.
From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron
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