assume
Example Sentences
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He probably assumed I was still upstairs sewing and cleaning, expecting me to come down to the kitchen in a little while to help Ma make supper.
From Literature
She must wonder what makes me so tired; she must assume that my off-work hours are exciting or scandalous.
From Literature
The forecasts for Medicare Advantage overpayments by the Senate Joint Economic Committee assumed a 20% overpayment rate.
From MarketWatch
The forecasts for Medicare Advantage overpayments by the Senate Joint Economic Committee assumed a 20% overpayment rate.
From MarketWatch
“Not for nothing, I assume adult coloring books sell better than literary fiction,” says Zeiba.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
