assume
Example Sentences
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She wrought real reputational harms and wrecked the presumption of regularity to the point where judges are now just saying: I just assume you lie all the time.
From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026
Lewis can assume leadership of the party despite not holding a seat in the House of Commons, though he will be expected to run in the next federal election or in a by-election.
From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026
These forecasts factor in higher average selling prices and margins across key products and assume supply disruptions will persist through the year-end.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026
It’s fair to assume most U.S. travelers have passed a CLEAR+ security line at least once in their lives, or even sailed through one themselves.
From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026
At first, I assume everyone is just going to leave.
From "Linked" by Gordon Korman
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
