assume
Example Sentences
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The lower courts would assume they still had to follow that precedent until it was overruled, rather than guess what a cryptic shadow docket order meant.
From Slate • Jun. 1, 2026
The Trustees assume that the current fertility rate of about 1.6 children per woman will increase to 1.9 by the early 2040s, the Cato Institute said.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026
This person, and many others, hear the name Erewhon and assume I’m poking fun at it.
From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026
While South Wales Police was responsible for the original investigation and storage of the evidence tape, a boundary change in 1996 saw Gwent Police assume responsibility for Caerphilly, and Michaela's case.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
Then Tyler walks up, chewing, holding a Tupperware full of what I can only assume is his mom’s stew.
From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell
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